Re: [Paddlewise] Paddle blade size

Matt said:
>Still, I don't see how the narrower blade
> can be both slipping more (to give a higher cadence) and still be moving
the
> kayak just as far through the water with each stroke (which from the
ratios
> seems to be the case). Slipping more and extra distance shouldn't go
> together). I'd guess the paddler was paddling harder when using the higher
> stroke rate.

I don't think it is possible to conduct this test with any sort of accuracy.
IMHO, it is impossible to do two runs starting with the same amount of
energy when the 2nd run is done after the first. In addition, the wind and
sea conditions aren't identical either. This introduces too many variables
for the test to have any degree of accuracy.

Unless you are trying to decide on a paddle for a race (and one trial
wouldn't be definitive anyway), I think we need to go back to Wes' way of
choosing a paddle and go with what "feels" best.

Just my 2 cents,

Steve Holtzman


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