Yep. Stroke efficiency is a blend of: a. proper posture ( rotation, balance, etc.) b. paddle blade angle and articulation c. shaft angle d. use of the pivot point of the system. I get students to vary all of the above into and out of the most efficient scheme to show ALL the variations possible. Soon one realizes the positions and style that best suits their body, choice of paddle, etc. Euro/ GP/ feathered/ non-feathered, heck it's all based on the same concept. Body/ Boat/ Blade. Forward canted blade is a natural feel, especially in the 5º or so range. Sorta a wing effect, tho I'm really not a wing man! Pushing the angle up and up until it gets weird is fun and shows you ALL the different positions that a blade can provide grip/slip/trip. =:-0) steve *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Nov 01 2002 - 08:37:44 PST
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