> Mark, > > Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! This is the most ingenious paddle I > have ever seen! > It should be able to do just about anything just as long as you are > not too picky about which side you do it on. > I suggest you get this breakthrough design patented before someone > tries to horn in on your invention. It already needs a modification. The Euro blade should be replaced with one with a symetrical blade. Those that have used a GP, especially a storm paddle, are familiar with a sliding stroke. Those that have used Euro paddles are familiar with the maneuver that must be executed when you pick up your paddle and find that it is "upside down". Those that use wing paddles have learned to adapt their stroke as well. This new paddle is no different. To use it effectively one must learn the propeller stroke. After taking a stroke on one side, one must rotate the blades such that the next stroke on the other side uses the same blade type. This paddle also works well for tandem kayakers when they're paddling 180 degrees out of sync. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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