Re: [Paddlewise] objective paddle test

From: Pedja Gudac <comprex_at_gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 17:33:54 -0400
Peter Chopelas, at constant HR,  the paddler's  power output would
still vary with factors such as blood sugar concentration.

PJ Gudac

On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:52:28 -0700, Peter Chopelas <pac_at_premier1.net> wrote:
> There is a relatively simple way to do objective testing on paddles, in real
> conditions in a real kayak.  You need an accurate knot meter on the hull, a
> heart meter or (even better) a air uptake meter, and a relatively windless
> day.  Then you use either the heart rate monitor, or air uptake meter (this
> is a breath mask that measures the total air consumed) at a constant speed.
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