Over time these type of discussions come around and around without numbers that can be used to define the arguements. What speeds are talking about when dippers are delaying pullers? Longer-shorter: When using these paddle construction differences to reduce strain etc.-- what stroke rates are we talking about. I use a LONG paddle with a EURO blade that weighs 43 oz, which I have had for about 15 years. I paddle with elbows down! You may not remember that Ali fought with arms down, but somehow managed to generate adequate power to fight effectively. I paddle at about 43 strokes per minute, which drives the boat at 4.0-4.2 knots sustained. So you are able to go faster with a still shorter GP paddle? What speed and what stroke rate for what distance using what kind of plastic boat and what length of paddle with what blade wideth?? Were those speeds determined on still water in both directions on a course of known length? Listening to the radio lately, I've learned that the economy is booming!! Thanks, Chuck Sutherland *************************************************************************** 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 Sep 05 2004 - 09:53:15 PDT
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