Re: [Paddlewise] efficient stroke-lifting water

> On Wed, Jul 8, 2009 at 11:33 PM, skimmer <skimmer_at_enter.net> wrote:
>
>> When the blade goes past the hips, it is often said that lifting water
>> at the end of the stroke is the tragic result. I think this is not the
>> case with a proper stroke. Certainly if the boat were not moving,
>> the paddler would likely be lifting water as during the acceleration
>> phase of starting to propel the boat. Once the boat is moving at
>> speed, the blade slices out and is pulled out lengthwise by the
>> forward speed of the boat. I don't fling a blade load of water into the
>> air with each stroke as if in a state of chronic acceleration.

      This thread on paddle efficiency has been enlightening. Some topics on
      stroke efficiency that might need further discussion are:
      pulling out too soon,
      pulling out too late,
      and my favorite (due to Billy Crystal): The Dismount.

      Brad Crain 
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