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The edges look square...
By:Brian Nystrom
Date: 10/10/2008, 7:59 am
In Response To: Paddle: Two new paddles *Pic* (Kudzu)

...or is it just the photo? If they are, you should consider working on them more to taper the edges. Blunt or square edges reduce the efficiency of a GP pretty badly, as they inhibit smooth water flow over the surfaces, which is critical to GP performance. Ideally, the blades should have a lens-like cross section.

Messages In This Thread

Paddle: Two new paddles *Pic*
Kudzu -- 10/9/2008, 11:27 pm
The edges look square...
Brian Nystrom -- 10/10/2008, 7:59 am
Re: The edges look square...
Kudzu -- 10/18/2008, 9:06 pm
It's all about smooth water flow
Brian Nystrom -- 10/19/2008, 8:04 am
Re: It's all about smooth water flow
Kudzu -- 10/23/2008, 1:01 pm
Re: It's all about smooth water flow
Bill Hamm -- 10/24/2008, 2:07 am
Re: It's all about smooth water flow
Mike Savage -- 10/23/2008, 7:07 pm
Re: The edges look square...
Kudzu -- 10/10/2008, 8:49 am
Re: The edges look square...
Bill Hamm -- 10/11/2008, 1:44 am
Re: The edges look square...
Kudzu -- 10/11/2008, 8:25 am
Re: The edges look square...
Bill Hamm -- 10/12/2008, 1:30 am
Re: Paddle: Two new paddles *Pic*
Kudzu -- 10/9/2008, 11:28 pm
Re: Paddle: Two new paddles
John K -- 10/10/2008, 12:01 am
Re: Paddle: Two new paddles
Kudzu -- 10/10/2008, 8:41 am