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Topic: Paddle


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  Paddle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Paddles for use in canoes consist of a wooden, fibreglass or metal rod (the shaft) with a handle on one end and a rigid sheet (the blade) on the other end.
Paddles for use in kayaks are longer, with a blade on each end, and usually no handles.
A paddle is distinguished from an oar in that the paddle is held in the user's hands and completely supported by the paddler, whereas an oar is primarily supported by the boat.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Paddle   (240 words)

  
 Paddle steamer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The paddle wheel is a large wheel, generally built of a steel framework, upon the outer edge of which are fitted numerous paddle blades (called floats or bunkets).
The first sea-going trip of a paddle steamer was that of the Albany in 1808, which steamed from the Hudson River along the coast to the Delaware River.
In oceangoing service, the paddle steamer became obsolete rather quickly with the invention of the screw propeller, but they remained in use in coastal service, thanks to their shallow draught and good maneuverability.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Paddle_steamer   (1044 words)

  
 Paddle: BDD-based context-sensitive interprocedural analysis of Java   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Paddle is a context-sensitive points-to analysis and call graph construction framework for Soot.
Paddle is written in the Jedd language, which is compiled to Java.
The Subversion trunk of Paddle is intended to be used with the Subversion trunk of Soot.
www.sable.mcgill.ca /paddle   (366 words)

  
 Paddle wheel - Auto Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The paddle wheel is a large wheel, generally built of a steel framework, upon the outer edge of which are fitted numerous paddle blades (called floats).
Some paddle steamers still operate on the Mississippi River, as do a couple in the United Kingdom; the coastal paddle steamer PS Waverley, built for service in the Firth of Clyde, is the last seagoing paddle steamer in operation anywhere in the world.
The Elbe river paddle steamer fleet in Dresden, Germany, is said to be the oldest and biggest of the world.
www.autos.adreviews.net /encyclopedia/index.php?title=Paddle_wheel&act...   (1022 words)

  
 Paddle at opensource encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Paddles for use in canoes consist of a wooden or metal rod (the shaft) with a handle on one end and a rigid sheet (the blade) on the other end.
A paddle is distinquished from an oar in that the paddle is held in the user's hands and completely supported by the paddler, whereas an oar is primarily supported by the boat.
A paddle is an wooden instrument of corporal punishment consisting in a handle and a flat surface, traditionally used in the United States to inflict spankings in schools and households.
www.wiki.tatet.com /Paddle.html   (295 words)

  
 Basic Canoe Paddle Selection - length
Paddles don't have to be expensive or made from fancy material to work well.
If you are in a canoe in mid-stroke your paddle blade should be fully in the water with the grip end of the paddle at about your chin level.
Most of these people have been paddling for years and have worked out a style that is comfortable and meets their needs.
home.cc.umanitoba.ca /~burchil/pm_canoe/paddle_size.html   (1623 words)

  
 NRS Paddle Sizing Guide
Wood paddles tend to be lighter and have a more classic appearance and feel.
As a general rule, a bow paddle should measure from the ground to the middle of the chest of a standing paddler.
As a general rule, a stern paddle should measure from the ground to the collar bone of a standing paddler.
www.nrsweb.com /shop/Carlisle_Paddle_Sizing.asp?deptid=1116   (273 words)

  
 Paddle Leash   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The paddle leash is used to keep from losing your paddle during high winds and rough seas.
One side of the paddle leash is attached to the paddle shaft and the other side is either attached to your wrist or attached to the deck line.
A paddle leash, along with other important gear, is sometimes left behind when the sun is shining brightly, there's not a cloud in the sky and the weather forecast predicts a perfect day.
www.outdooreyes.com /photo12.php3   (767 words)

  
 WCHA - The North Woods Paddle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
I am sore and aching from a day of paddling, while Garrett claims only to be "pleasantly tired." He explains that the difference in our degree of fatigue is not due to conditioning but, rather, due to the paddles that he and Alexandra make and use and the North Woods stroke they employ while paddling.
Each paddle is custom made to fit the height of the owner, and each blade is carved to get the proper strength and flex from a particular piece of wood.
Paddle plans and an instructional brochure written by Rick Waters is available from the Northwoods Canoe Company.
www.wcha.org /paddles/northwoods?www.freewoodworkingplan.com   (2135 words)

  
 Rutabaga - How to Select a Kayak Paddle
As with canoe paddles, selecting the proper paddle isn't that hard, provided you have all the information you need, both anthropometry (your size and how you relate to the paddle) as well as your style of paddling, and in what conditions you plan to use your paddle.
An unfeathered paddle is where the difference between the angle of the paddles is zero, so that you need not use your wrists to change the blade angle as it enters the water.
Since they are not usually paddling in big open water, whitewater paddlers usually choose paddles based on their preference for keeping their cadence quick.
www.rutabaga.com /page.asp?pgid=132   (1013 words)

  
 Paddle
Instead of scarfing the 2 paddle assemblies as recommended, I shortened the shaft halves to 45", for an overall paddle length of 90" - - I did route the "shaft hollowing" 1/2" cut, and intend to use it as a final adjustment for feather angle.
After the Shafts and paddle halves were assembled, I traced a template for the shape of the paddles.
The faces of the paddle blades have 4oz cloth epoxied onto their surfaces, and the center splice in the shaft has been glassed with a 6" wide layer of 6oz cloth.
www.dbeweb.com /kayak/pages/paddle.html   (1102 words)

  
 Ordering A Custom Paddle
Their are some basic choices that we can help guide you through but, in the end, a paddle should be what is comfortable for you and makes you happy.
A shoulder less paddle has a straight edge that starts and the loom and widens evenly as you move toward the blade tip.
The visual appeal of a paddle is of coarse an important consideration.
www.tuktupaddles.com /tuktu_paddles_ordering.html   (700 words)

  
 Tremolo - A Good Paddle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Although this article is primarily about paddles, I would like to say something quickly in defense of good positioning and kneeling while paddling I always encourage people to shift their weight as close to the gunwale as possible.
During the paddle drive the blade is square and the water is hopefully locked to the power face.
This paddle was designed to have the blade in the near perpendicular position (most effective) for more of the drive part of the stroke.
tremolo.wcha.org /good_paddle.html   (2345 words)

  
 Paddle floats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Paddle floats are used to right your kayak after it has tipped over.
Since one end of the kayak paddle will float, you'll be able to use the kayak paddle to push against the water on the other side of the kayak.
Since it is not particularly easy to use paddle floats, it's recommended that you go somewhere relatively safe and practice using them before you get out on the open water and need to know how.
www.howtoadvice.com /Preview/Zuwbpb   (399 words)

  
 Sea Kayak - Constructing and using a Greenland paddle.
He was using a Greenland paddle, and it just looked right--especially after I blew a bunch of rolls with my Werner paddle, including the all-time mud roll in which I left the paddle stuck in the mud, after nearly impaling myself on it.
That first paddle was seven feet long, a little too narrow for the Sea Lion I was paddling at the time, so I made another one about seven-feet two or three inches long, and gave away the first one, which has done its new owner yeoman service lo these past two or more years.
If you grip the paddle loosely enough, you may be able to allow it to slide considerably beyond the center of the loom, thereby increasing the lever length still further and keeping the upper blade out of the wind.
www.seakayak.ws /kayak/kayak.nsf/NavigationList/NT0001DE6A   (4669 words)

  
 Douglas Alderson's Paddles - Testing different paddle sizes and shapes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Sufficient materials to build a paddle are always in my woodshop and one nice thing about building paddles is that I am not reluctant to put one through the band saw and change its shape or size.
The notably increased cadence of this shortest paddle was unfamiliar, I felt that I was 'spinning my wheels.' I hung up Paddle D feeling satisfied that my search for the perfect paddle had been thorough and my favorite, paddle C, was as good as it was going to get.
With the opportunity for extended testing I found that with this new paddle, I was clearly not working as hard, and upon closer scrutiny, boat speed was actually as good or better than before.
www.guillemot-kayaks.com /Building/PaddleLetter/paddle.html   (1895 words)

  
 Paddle & arm signals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Keep in mind not everyone speaks the same paddle language so it is important to review signals within your group at the beginning of the day and agree upon their meaning.
When doing paddle or arm signals be sure the flat of the blade or hand is used whenever possible for greater visibility.
The paddle help horizontal or the arms out stretched to the side means STOP your paddling and/or hold your position.
www.useakayak.org /paddle_arm_signals.html   (620 words)

  
 Greenland Paddle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Her paddle was extraordinarily light--less than twenty-four ounces.
The paddle is placed further out from the side of the hull than it is during the racing stroke, giving the stroke a slight sweep rather than a downward plunge.
Moreover, because the paddle action is lower, it is less tiring on the arms and shoulders.
seacanoe.org /grnpadle.htm   (4712 words)

  
 The Wireless Touch Paddle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Stash the paddle out of the way when it’s not in use; put it on a shelf, even in a drawer.
Hold the paddle in your lap for “armchair” operation.
Paddle Unit powered by 9 Volt battery; IR Receiver Unit powered by convenient AC adapter (available as option).
mysite.verizon.net /k7mqvjim   (264 words)

  
 GuideLines - Choosing a Canoe Paddle
A good paddle is a magic wand, but a bad paddle—or a paddle that's too big or too small—is often little better than the piece of rough-sawn 2 x 4 that was my first blade.
A paddle doesn't have as many parts as a canoe, but it's good to know their names, anyway.
Unfortunately, paddle blades vary tremendously in size and shape, and the really important dimension is the length of the shaft.
www.paddling.net /guidelines/showArticle.html?13   (828 words)

  
 Hawaiian Paddle
The paddles are polished to a high gloss and UV protected with a carnauba wax.
Paddle cost is dependent on the amount of color, curl, and character of the wood.
Each paddle is unique with respect to color, curl, and character of the wood.
www.angelfire.com /art/paddles   (175 words)

  
 Paddles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Mohawk paddle is constructed with a high impact plastic blade and grip and anodized aluminum shaft.
Kayak paddle materials are the same as used in our standard canoe paddle.
Our bent shaft paddle is one of the best, low -priced paddles of this type available and is ideal for testing the advantages of a bent shaft paddle at an economical price.
www.mohawkcanoes.com /paddles.htm   (400 words)

  
 Okemo Valley Vermont : Paddle Where
A private youth camp occupies the north east shore line and private camps are scattered along the western shore.
Due to its high visibility on RT 100, on weekends the access can be crowded, but paddle south and you will find just your reflection on the water.
Paddle for approximately 20 minutes, then turn right into the cove.
www.okemovalleyvt.org /activities/paddle.html   (1354 words)

  
 Pillar Creek Paddle Leash and Kayak Equipment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
I moved to Alaska, I learned that paddle leashes were important safety equipment but I was not satisfied with what was on the market, so in typical Yankee fashion I handcrafted one myself.
For a fraction of the price of a new paddle you can have the peace of mind of knowing that if you drop your paddle it won't be gone forever.
The Paddle Leash is easy to use, just slip the loop over one end of your two-piece paddle and clip the other to your boats deck rigging.
www.pillarcreek.com   (370 words)

  
 Radio Equipment from Bencher Inc.
A paddle that is perfectly responsive, light to the touch, a paddle your fingers float over and become as one.
A perfect paddle is one that the operator forgets as his/her thoughts reach out, flawlessly and smoothly translated into perfect CW.
The world famous BY series of iambic paddle are the standard that other iambic paddles are measured against, and unfortunately is the paddle most copied by others though with much lower quality and performance.
www.bencher.com /radioequip.html   (497 words)

  
 The Paddle Company - Feedback Page - Paddleball One & Four Wall Platform & Paddle & American Road Tennis ...
This was truly a great paddle for me. But today this paddle has a huge crack and it is time to move on.
I would recommend this paddle to anyone who would like to improve their game and avoid 'tennis elbow' In addition to a great product you have a professional staff that is both knowledgeable and helpful.
When we were in the process of ordering our paddles from "The Paddle Company" I shared with you the pain that I was feeling in my right shoulder and forearm.
www.thepaddlecompany.com /feedback.htm   (1418 words)

  
 Platform Tennis / Paddle Tennis brought to you by Paddle Camp
Gerri has been the paddle and tennis pro at the Nyack field club for 22 years and besides running one of the most successful year round programs in terms of member participation, also works as the club's manager.
I've felt privileged to be involved in your paddle camps the last two seasons, and always leave feeling more enlightened than the last season.
Your camps made it perfectly clear that the execution of the "strategy of paddle" was really where the matches are being won and lost, not by the best hits.
www.paddlecamp.com   (1720 words)

  
 FloridaRivers.org :: View topic - A St.Mary's River Paddle & Birthday Present.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
It will give you a good acount of paddling the St.Mary's River when the water is low and one darn good outfitter to use.
If you would like to do the same then get with Steve at the Canoe Country Outpost for some really friendly and family service, he has the best service that I have found in my 60 years of paddling, YEP 60 years this trip was a birthday present to myself and some friends..
Steve has RV sites available and secured parking for your vehicle while you are on the river, lots of good information and fishing supplies and best of all.....a lot of very friendly and pleasant service and they make you feel like family....NOT Strangers.
paddle.yup.com /viewtopic.php?t=126   (447 words)

  
 Paddle on NRS - kayaking gear rafting supplies and boating equipment
The Ikelos is an aggressive high angle design for experienced paddlers who want a durable, lightweight paddle with both a powerful forward stroke and smooth linking strokes.
The extremely stable bracing and rolling is excellent for fitness paddling and racing.
The Bandit is Werners aggressive spooned canoe paddle for technical river runners and slalom canoeists.
nrsweb.resultspage.com /boating/Paddle   (454 words)

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