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"spooned" "dihedral" ???
By:G. Snapp
Date: 5/24/2000, 6:25 pm

I'm looking to buy a good paddle, to replace the $30 one I've been making do with. I'd like to buy a wood paddle. I've seen some that say "spooned." Others say "dihedral." What do these terms mean, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

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"spooned" "dihedral" ???
G. Snapp -- 5/24/2000, 6:25 pm
Re: "spooned" "dihedral" ???
Don Lueder -- 5/25/2000, 3:29 pm
sorry about the double post NT
David Blodgett -- 5/25/2000, 7:40 pm
Re: "spooned" "dihedral" ???
David Blodgett -- 5/25/2000, 7:35 pm
Re: "spooned" "dihedral" ???
David Blodgett -- 5/25/2000, 7:33 pm
Re: "spooned" "dihedral" ???
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 5/25/2000, 10:04 am
Re: blade fashions
lee -- 5/24/2000, 10:51 pm