[Paddlewise] Fw: Feathered verses un-feathered - sorry

From: Jolie Wheeling <jolie_at_rockisland.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2004 12:48:55 -0700
I've heard from those who have expeditioned with Chris Duff that he paddles at
around 5 knots, would you believe?


> Let's ask:
>
> Any Olympians, international or national slalom champs, flat-water K1
> racers, surfing worlds champs, or their trainers out there who actually
gave
> un-feathered paddles an equal chance or conducted a controlled study of any
> kind comparing them to feathered paddles?
>

Greg Barton usually displays at the West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium. I will
print this question and ask him if he is willing to answer. I'll also settle
another question on how fast Chris Duff paddles by asking him, too.

Rob G
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