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Paddle design
By:David Dick
Date: 10/6/2000, 1:07 am

I would like to try a really light paddle, and am not sure what kind strength to design to. I tried modeling all my weight in the center with the paddle supported at the ends, and that ain't the answer.

Does anyone know to what bending moment commercial paddles are designed?

Messages In This Thread

Paddle design
David Dick -- 10/6/2000, 1:07 am
Re: Paddle design
Dale Frolander -- 10/6/2000, 3:55 am
Re: Paddle design - how about this?
David Dick -- 10/6/2000, 7:17 am
Re: Paddle design - how about this?
Smiley Shields -- 10/6/2000, 5:37 pm