At 11:38 PM 7/26/02 -0700, Peter Chopelas wrote: > >Lets define some terms so everyone can follow. As you move a paddle blade >(technically a "foil") through the water what you feel at the handle end is Way over my head, as usual -- but one observation: is a paddle technically a foil? The angle of attack is such that it would be operating in a stalled condition. -- Wes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wes Boyd's Kayak Place http://www2.dmci.net/wesboyd/kayak.htm Kayaks for Big Guys (And Gals) | Trip Reports | Places To Go | Boats & Gear --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** 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 Sat Jul 27 2002 - 06:39:27 PDT
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