Re: [Paddlewise] "Regular" paddle stroke

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_home.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 20:48:07 -0400
From:"Rick Sylvia" <Rick.Sylvia_at_ferginc.com>; <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>

>So.... what are the physics here?  Why do you lose efficiency if your stroke
>extends past your hip?  It was something about water compression versus
>lift?????

The idea is that the direction of the power face gets more "up" than "back" once
the blade passes your hip.  Hence you're lifting the water more than pushing
yourself forward.

Mike


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