Excellent presentation. Thank you.

You're missing Hyprfit's most revolutionary and well-thought out blades. I have been using them for three months and I have improved not only my efficiency and technique, but performance. I did not think that was possible after over 25 years of paddling at age 73. I have all three designs.

@K2NOPS

Жыл бұрын

I address at the 6:00 minute mark the outcome of that designs shape in relation to the stroke.

Thank you for the insights re: paddle types, would it be possible to have information about how to maximize your catch depending on paddle type? (I'm a DB paddler)

@K2NOPS

11 ай бұрын

Great tip! I have a series on the website for Dragon Boat Time Trial 101 describing that a bit more since the paddle doesn't have the positive offset how you grab the water up front is a little different to maximize the leverages... it's a stronger catch but super weak at the back half.

Our members are using a mixture of blades so good chance to try out different designs. One guy has just got one of Ian Foo's blades so the more parallel shape and more cupped cross section will be interesting. I have a very light, smallish ZRE that I am thinking does not suit a longer slower stroke tech that we are moving towards. Whereas my old Big Mamma with a square top seems to suit a better catch where much of your power is rather than back near the exit. How do you measure the length of paddle a person should use and where they should position the bottom hand: esp if short and female

@K2NOPS

Жыл бұрын

Prioritize top hand position. I like my top hand around eyebrow level when the blade is submerged. Hold the paddle with the top hand only and submerge the blade. Outstretch the bottom arm to grab the shaft and that's where it should end up. Different for everyone based on torso length, arm length, boat height. The more distance from the pinky to the blade tip, the more pressure you'll find in the water. Changing the paddle length changes this position if the top hand remains in the same spot.

Interesting that I prefer a soft catch in surfski and a strong catch in the outrigger canoe. I also prefer a heavier paddle since I'm used to it and the light ones feel like they might fly away in the wind 😅

@K2NOPS

Жыл бұрын

I forgot to mention swing weight when switching... maybe in the 90 minute version I'll have time for it!

I have been told by a Tahitian that the amount of curve across the bottom of the blade also is a bigger factor in a blade in a rudderless outrigger as the requirements when steering without a rudder are different. Basically that as the blade is constantly changing angles in the water, a more rounded shape is more consistent throughout the stroke than a square base. In summary, a square bottom better in an OC1 or a 6 man, and more rounded in a V1. Any thoughts? Phil Ash

@K2NOPS

Жыл бұрын

Great insight! I'm sure the feel the rider had very specific feel they are chasing in a v1 especially tahitians who have a lifetimes of seat time. The double bend and round blades are something they swear by.

Which paddle do you use with your Draco? And have you tried the new Quick Blade Stinger?

@K2NOPS

Жыл бұрын

I've been using the Hart Attack Hippostick for years in the OC1/2/6 I have not tried it. Lots of people looking for the next big thing. It's heavier than a ZRE, and the small blade face isn't forgiving or easy since you submerge it really deep in the water. Doesn't work for bracing and has broken in the surf... on paper it doesn't seem like the right direction for paddles.

@donwalls1514

Жыл бұрын

@K2N Online Paddle School thanks for the feedback. Exactly what I needed.