Re: [Paddlewise] Serious Paddle Length Advice?

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 01:48:09 -0400
On 22 Sep 2003 at 7:52, teitelba_at_post.tau.ac.il wrote:

> My teachers here have been encouraging me to go down to this length
> range, but I have my doubts.  First, I have a very short torso, and I
> think the longer paddle is better for me.  At 218, with my arm over my
> head, my middle finger extends to about 2 inches past the paddle.  I
> am 5' 7.5" tall.
> 
> On the other hand, maybe a shorter paddle would increase my speed...

First thing - I doubt that changing the paddle length will have any 
serious effect on your speed.  

The 218 sounds a tad long compared to what I use (220) and I'm a bit 
taller than you (5'11").  I'd been considering going down to 215 but 
I mostly use a Greenland-style paddle, so that's not an issue now.

I could see you using a 215 or even a bit shorter. Rather than try to 
convince you of any advantages (I'm not sure they are significant, 
but rather slight comfort and fatigue issues), I'd say borrow paddles 
in that are shorter and see what you think.  Your personal 
experiences would beat any opinions I hold.

Mike

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