Re: [Paddlewise] [PaddleWise] objective paddle test

From: Greg Dunlap <blackey_at_sonic.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 07:10:07 -0700
Chuck

First of all put your boat in the water, then  make sure your paddle 
contacts the water.  Do these two things and you will get a different 
reaction to judge by'

Chuck Holst wrote:

>I just conducted a thought experiment. I sat in my kayak and moved my 
>paddle back and forth as vigorously as possible,  sending my O2 intake and 
>my heart rate way up, yet I didn't go anywhere. Does this mean I have a 
>poorly designed paddle, a poorly designed kayak, or a very poor paddling 
>style? Even if you could measure a consistent output and speed, how could 
>you be sure of a consistent style?
>
>Chuck Holst
>
>  
>
 

Greg Dunlap 
Santa Rosa, CA
380 28' 40.27" N 1220 45' 16.05" W 157 feet above sea level
blackey_at_sonic.net

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