Writes: "As much as I like the Cricket, I find its size that I originally purchased it (84 inches), to be way under my needs (90-92 inches). I made my own and it is far superior in performance for that reason alone. Should you want to purchase a GP make sure it is correctly sized. You can find the correct anthropomorphical measurements by taking the following measurtements under consideration: (SNIP)." I've always liked using the Inuit measurements but I like throwing in what pleases me just as much. I intend to build a Biadarka next month ( dedicated 80 hours, no interruptions) and I already realize the traditional hip width plus 2 fists, beam measurement will be wider than I want at almost 22 inches. Same goes for paddles. My Cricket is 89 inches and that's about right for my height but without the finger curl as I recall. The loom is 21 inches. I like the size, it's very handy, but I started out with very long paddles and I've always liked mine a bit longer than "normal". I like the length you're using now and were I to order another Cricket, (and I certainly would) I think I'd go for a 91 or even a 92. I'm 6 feet tall. Same loom but 1 inch added to each blade. My boat is 17' 11" X 21 3/4. Aleut paddles I understand are substantially longer. 94 to 96+? Kevin *************************************************************************** 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 Sep 16 2002 - 09:56:10 PDT
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