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Assymetric paddle blades

Posted By: David dick
Date: Monday, 12 July 1999, at 9:09 a.m.

Does anybody out there have a good explanation for the reason behind Assymetric paddle blades? I have been told this type of blade keeps the immersed area symetrical as the paddle enters the water, but as you don't pull until it is all the way in, I don't see the advantage.

Barring an explanation, I would like to hear from anybody who has compared them to symmetrical blades on the water. The paddles I've tried have varied too much in other ways to make a sensible comparison.

Messages In This Thread

Assymetric paddle blades
David dick -- Monday, 12 July 1999, at 9:09 a.m.

Re: Assymetric paddle blades
Nick Schade -- Monday, 12 July 1999, at 9:41 a.m.

Re: angels on the head of a pin
lee -- Monday, 12 July 1999, at 12:02 p.m.

Wing paddles
Shawn Baker -- Tuesday, 13 July 1999, at 3:47 p.m.

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