Re: [Paddlewise] Feathering makes a difference (was paddle sizing heresy)

From: Frank Lucian <murpho_at_mediaone.net>
Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 17:44:18 -0700
Nick Schade wrote:
<snip>
>Feathering paddles is not a crock. It makes a big difference and it 
>makes the difference where it is most useful... when you are going 
>upwind. <snip>

I've always been curious how much of a difference a 60 or 45 degree
feather will make while going upwind (as compared to 90). Can this be
estimated?
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