Re: [Paddlewise] Switching paddle types

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 09:45:35 -0400
From: "Matt Broze" <mkayaks_at_oz.net>

> Problems I have with GP's:
> Wet hands

Definitely.  It's ok at this time of year while the water's warm, but 
with cold weather a month away...

> Poor slap bracing, must get the GP underwater to get a solid brace (which
> takes too long)

Haven't noticed this problem.

> Higher flutter rate (of narrower blades) under high loads make it hard to
> predict where the paddle blade will be

The paddle doesn't flutter if you use a canted stroke.  I haven't bothered
with non-canted strokes since overcoming the flutter is a pain.


Mike

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