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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:42 am
Post subject: kayak paddle best for canoe?
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Well, it's not a pure canoe, but a kind of hybrid...the Adventure 14 by
Mad River, which I've being paddling like a kayak with 245cm paddles,
and it goes just great. I can even see the extra benefit of levelling
the boat in high winds with a simple stroke on the water.
Now, having bought the canoe paddles and the book with the proper
technique, should I bother to learn? My main use is in the bay with
flat or moderate chop where wind may be an issue.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:52 pm
Post subject: Re: kayak paddle best for canoe? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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donquijote1954 wrote:
> Well, it's not a pure canoe, but a kind of hybrid...the Adventure 14 by
> Mad River, which I've being paddling like a kayak with 245cm paddles,
> and it goes just great. I can even see the extra benefit of levelling
> the boat in high winds with a simple stroke on the water.
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> Now, having bought the canoe paddles and the book with the proper
> technique, should I bother to learn? My main use is in the bay with
> flat or moderate chop where wind may be an issue.
>
You'll go faster with a double-paddle, in a boat where it is possible
to use. You don't waste engergy on the recovery. Single paddles are
simpler and don't drip water all over the deck or on your legs. It all
depends on what you are doing. A well-rounded boatman can handle both
types of paddles well. |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:15 pm
Post subject: Re: kayak paddle best for canoe? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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For large body open water stuff, if it works well for you, why change? It
wouldn't hurt to learn proper however if you're bored or want a new
challenge. I've been WW kayaking for years, and just a year ago bought a WW
solo canoe, Mohawk XL-13. Being used to a doublr blade, I tried that, but
when I started using a proper canoe paddle, I found it much more rewarding
and fun.
"bill" <bill.TakeThisOut@plattdesign.net> wrote in message
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> donquijote1954 wrote:
> > Well, it's not a pure canoe, but a kind of hybrid...the Adventure 14 by
> > Mad River, which I've being paddling like a kayak with 245cm paddles,
> > and it goes just great. I can even see the extra benefit of levelling
> > the boat in high winds with a simple stroke on the water.
> >
> > Now, having bought the canoe paddles and the book with the proper
> > technique, should I bother to learn? My main use is in the bay with
> > flat or moderate chop where wind may be an issue.
> >
> You'll go faster with a double-paddle, in a boat where it is possible
> to use. You don't waste engergy on the recovery. Single paddles are
> simpler and don't drip water all over the deck or on your legs. It all
> depends on what you are doing. A well-rounded boatman can handle both
> types of paddles well.
> >> Stay informed about: kayak paddle best for canoe? |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:48 pm
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Grip wrote:
> For large body open water stuff, if it works well for you, why change? It
> wouldn't hurt to learn proper however if you're bored or want a new
> challenge. I've been WW kayaking for years, and just a year ago bought a WW
> solo canoe, Mohawk XL-13. Being used to a doublr blade, I tried that, but
> when I started using a proper canoe paddle, I found it much more rewarding
> and fun.
Thank you both. I'll probably take up the challenge anyway.
I wonder what is faster, kayak or canoe in Olympic competition, and
hopefully draw some conclusions. >> Stay informed about: kayak paddle best for canoe? |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:11 am
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On Oct 18, 4:48 pm, "donquijote1954" <nolionnoprob... RemoveThis @hotmail.com>
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> I wonder what is faster, kayak or canoe in Olympic competition, and
> hopefully draw some conclusions.
In WW slalom, the fastest kayak is usually faster than the fastest C-1.
Don't know about sprint.
Steve >> Stay informed about: kayak paddle best for canoe? |
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