What type of wing paddle for racing sea kayak for beginner
 

On 16 Jun 2006 21:48:11 -0700, "novice"
wrote:


Michael Daly wrote:
On 15-Jun-2006, "novice" wrote:

this is only about getting fit.

If you are only interested in getting fit and want to avoid the high price of
a wing paddle, just use a conventional paddle. Any paddle can be used
with a wing stroke. I even use a Greenland paddle with a wing stroke.

Mike

I hope this is not a troll. Why would people pay 500 bucks for epic
paddles, then?

for the same reason people pay huge amounts of money for magic golf
clubs. Tecnique and practice are a lot more important than graffite
shafts.

What type of wing paddle for racing sea kayak for beginner
 

On 17-Jun-2006, "novice" wrote:

Why would people pay 500 bucks for epic paddles, then?

If you want high performance, buy a wing paddle. They will produce more
lift than a conventional paddle. However, a conventional paddle will produce lift
too, just not as much. If all you want is fitness, then speed is not the critical
issue. It you want to win a race, speed is critical.

Analogy: You can get fit by riding a $500 bike. You race on a $4000+ bike.

BTW - my conventional paddle cost $400. A wing costs $500. My Greenland
paddle costs $30. I use my Greenland paddle more than any other.

Mike

What type of wing paddle for racing sea kayak for beginner
 

Michael Daly wrote:
On 17-Jun-2006, "novice" wrote:

Why would people pay 500 bucks for epic paddles, then?

If you want high performance, buy a wing paddle. They will produce more
lift than a conventional paddle. However, a conventional paddle will produce lift
too, just not as much. If all you want is fitness, then speed is not the critical
issue. It you want to win a race, speed is critical.

Analogy: You can get fit by riding a $500 bike. You race on a $4000+ bike.

BTW - my conventional paddle cost $400. A wing costs $500. My Greenland
paddle costs $30. I use my Greenland paddle more than any other.

Mike

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience, guys:)