Matt wrote: - >I also suspect that a paddle (and maybe a wing >paddle even more so) is at a disadvantage when >the kayak can't move forward during the stroke. G'Day, I'm trying to understand if there is a transient increase in drag when a hull or a paddle goes from stationary to forward movement or from reverse to forward movement. I'm told back channel that boundary layer effects on a hull would not cause a transient increase in drag under these circumstances, (thanks Matt). Is it known whether something analogous to stiction in solids occurs when a hull or paddle starts to move through water or reverse its movement in water? Perhaps a transient increase in turbulence at the bow or stern or at the edges of the paddle? All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** 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 Sun Aug 29 2004 - 00:54:12 PDT
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