Re: [Paddlewise] Wing paddle and hull speed was (Re: Who Took Shaun White Sea Kayaking?)

From: Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:03:50 -0800
On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 3:09 PM, Gerald Foodman <gfoodma_at_earthlink.net>wrote:

>
> The question that interests me is whether one can paddle more efficiently
> with a wing at fast touring speeds, say, 4 to 4.5 kts.  I hope so, since I
> just ordered my first wing paddle (ONNO) and do not ever intend to go at max
> speed.  I have also committed myself to a few months of learning the stroke.
>  Freya said in her San Diego presentation that the wing was efficient and
> that the wing stroke and paddle are what allowed her to do such long days
> with no injury.
>
> And so we are witness to the beginning of a trend. Doug Lloyd was right,
yet again.

I could have started this one myself if I had only paddled without clothes
more often. Oh.... wait....


Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA
www.nwkayaking.net
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