skylakeboatworks_at_yahoo.com > I wonder if the narrow paddle works better because the entry is cleaner? > John used the words 'feel better'. I would presume the gradual insertion of > the paddle blade into the water to feel better than the 'kerplunk' of a wide > blade. > I've noticed that, too. I don't know if it makes the paddle work any better, but paddle entry is certainly less critical with the Greenland style paddle. After using the Arctic Wind for a while I went out using a different paddle and noticed a loud "kerplunk!" with every paddle entry. I had to concentrate on a smoother entry to get rid of that. -- mike ------------------------- Michael Edelman mje_at_spamcop.net http://www.foldingkayaks.org http://www.findascope.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/ ***************************************************************************
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