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Re: "Widgeon" paddle
By:David Dick
Date: 1/30/1999, 2:41 pm
In Response To: "Widgeon" paddle (Don Beale)

Is that the very asymetric paddle designed to pull without torque with the paddle partially submerged? I am still puzzled by this; good technique calls for inserting the blade in the water and THEN pulling. I really don't get the rational behind asymetric paddles and would like to hear it explained here.

Messages In This Thread

"Widgeon" paddle
Don Beale -- 1/30/1999, 1:25 am
Re: "Widgeon" paddle
Robert -- 1/30/1999, 2:54 pm
Re: "Widgeon" paddle
Ron Searle -- 2/7/1999, 1:12 pm
Re: "Widgeon" paddle
Robert -- 2/7/1999, 11:29 pm
Re: "Widgeon" paddle
David Dick -- 1/30/1999, 2:41 pm
Re: "Widgeon" paddle
Don Beale -- 1/30/1999, 10:35 pm