"Peter A. Chopelas" <pac_at_premier1.net> wrote: > That is what I meant when I said the high aspect ratio paddle is more > efficient for sea kayaking than the low aspect ratio "Euro" paddles. > The high aspect ratio paddle will use less power (fewer calories) > traveling the same distance at the same speed. And that is a fact of > fluid mechanics, not a theory or an opinion. I would agree that biomechanically, a high aspect ratio paddle is more efficient for paddling long distances. It is not a fact of fluid mechanics though--once you're talking about calorie usage and human efficiency, you have ceased to discuss pure fluid mechanics. You're not using less power due to the paddle-water interface, but due to the limits of the human end of the system. Shawn Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/ *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon May 21 2001 - 08:06:38 PDT
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