>The following link gives a set of lay ups and their relative strengths:

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The following link gives engineering support for all I have ever said about layup durability:

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As a bonus the following link has engineering data for hollow paddle shafts.

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Well now. It seems that you do indeed have backup for your nonintuitive claims, even if it is contained in a unrelated thread. Why didn't you just say so? Do you find the food fight more satisfying than the meal?