RE: [Paddlewise] Paddle Characteristics

From: Colin Calder <colin.calder_at_abdn.ac.uk>
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 10:11:52 +0100
JW wrote:
>What I am looking for is, How do you recognize a Greenland or Euro paddle
when you see one?

For me:

A Greenland paddle is a double bladed paddle without feather -
distinguishable by blades which are longer than the loom, sized such that
the hands grasp both blades simultaneously during the stroke.

A Euro paddle is a double bladed paddle which may be feathered -
distinguishable by having a loom which is longer than the blades, sized such
that the hands grasp the loom during the stroke.

Cheers

Colin


Colin Calder
www.kayakscotland.com

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