On 9 Jun 2003 at 20:42, Kirk Olsen wrote: > On Mon, 9 Jun 2003 16:12:16 -0500, "Gordon Snapp" > <grsnapp_at_charter.net> said: > > But I have to admit, I don't think I know exactly what a wing paddle > > is. Could someone give a definition? Thanks! > > A wing or propeller paddle is shaped more like an airplane propeller. > The top of the blade is curved back and the blade itself is cupped and > has a twist in it. The blade is also offset from shaft of the paddle. Most wing paddles look like the ones in the pictures Kirk referred you to, however, there are a few around that are not twisted. If I understand it correctly, the original designs were not twisted and the twist was added later. IIRC, one is referred to as Swedish and the other Norwegian, but I don't remember which is which. There's also one that looks significantly different than this and is not common in racing - the Schleicher from Nimbus paddles. It's not a thin, hollowed blade, but a thicker blade. The photo at http://www.nimbuspaddles.com/graphite.html doesn't capture the shape - you have to see it; odd looking beast. I've played with one in the shop, but never on the water. It supposedly has better handling for sculling and bracing. Mike *************************************************************************** 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 Jun 09 2003 - 22:00:53 PDT
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