Re: [Paddlewise] paddle sizing heresy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Broze" <mkayaks_at_oz.net>
To: "Paddlewise" <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 6:00 PM
Subject: [Paddlewise] paddle sizing heresy


>
> Let me get this straight , you teach whitewater paddling and you always
use
> a Greenland paddle. Did I read that right?

Yep... I always use a greenland paddle. But only when sea kayaking, of
course. On the river, I use a 200cm ATX bentshaft. Nobody uses greenland
paddles on whitewater rivers. (or if they do, I want to hear about it).


> #1 Only the paddle shaft length is important, not the overall length of
the
> shaft plus blades.<<<<<<<
>
> While I agree that this is more important than overall length for sizing
the
> paddle to reach over the kayak, long or short blades will have an effect
on
> the cadence or "gear ratio" of your paddle because the center of effort of
> the paddle will be further from you with longer blades even if the shaft
is
> the same length.

Yes, I agree with what you say. It just seems to me that paddle shaft length
is the first thing that prospective paddle buyers should focus on. Then
blade size (and thus overall length) should come second.

Cheers,
Kevin



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