> paddle types. As well, when I match my cadence using a GP to others > using Euros, I go the same speed as they do. I seriously question > the claim that using a GP means a higher cadence. GP, how I understand it and trying to use, implies short strokes - underwater path of the blade is 20" or so. This is less than it is usually for Euro. So, for a GP and Euro with close blade areas maintaining close speeds should result in lower cadence for a Euro. In reality lower cadence for a Euro will also result from a higher energy consumption at each stroke, since stokes are longer. So from paddlers of same macho-ness the one with Euro will more likely keep his cadence lower :-). The only reservation - I didn't compare blade areas of "average" GP and "average" Euro. *************************************************************************** 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 - 20:30:09 PDT
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