Hi John, What is learned by asking about the paddle? Leverage for rolling, bracing, skulling, turning, stroke angle in high winds, and effective paddlefloat outrigger are greatly influenced by paddle length. These issues contribute to effective boat handling in difficult conditions. Thus my questions about what kind of stick did Mr. Goodman use when he went out in the wind. In my opinion, there is more to effective boat handling than just pure sprint speed in optimum paddling conditions. Chuck Sutherland *************************************************************************** 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 Mar 18 2007 - 18:14:54 PDT
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