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Strip: Stem shape
By:Thor
Date: 3/11/2013, 8:54 am

How sharp or rounded do you make your stems? I think I have seen this before but my searches didn't find it. The smaller the radius the more fragile the stems will be, but should be have less drag. What is the right compromise?

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Strip: Stem shape
Thor -- 3/11/2013, 8:54 am
Re: Strip: Stem shape
ancient kayaker -- 3/11/2013, 10:22 am
Re: Strip: Stem shape
Bill Hamm -- 3/13/2013, 2:58 am
Re: Strip: Stem shape
Kevin -- 3/11/2013, 1:21 pm