> From: "Matt Broze" <mkayaks_at_oz.net> > Problems I have with GP's: > Wet hands Interestingly, I've noticed that I get less drip on the deck using my Klatwa than I did with various Werner paddles- all of which have drip rings. The Klatwa seems to pick up less water. This may be because I've waxed the heck out of it. Anyone else have similar experiences? > Poor slap bracing, must get the GP underwater to get a solid brace (which > takes too long) > Higher flutter rate (of narrower blades) under high loads make it hard to > predict where the paddle blade will be Technique can fix that. Tilt the paddle so the upper edge leads, and presto- no flutter. > Slower acceleration when trying to catch a wave to surf (when acceleration > is critical) > Not as powerful for controlling the kayak when surfing I'm tempted to say that the right technique can fix this, too, but I suspect it's hard to beat a fat WW paddle for this use. I'm increasingly more comfortable with the GP, so that's what I tend to use. -- mike ----------------------------------- Michael Edelman medelman_at_ameritech.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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Sep 17 2002 - 06:33:54 PDT
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