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Re: Strip: Feedback on Nicks Mystery build
By:Etienne Muller
Date: 8/28/2014, 4:43 am
In Response To: Strip: Feedback on Nicks Mystery build (Robert Horstmann)

All the drag vs potential speed mathematics is based on static water conditions and manpower. When you have a following sea adding power, the longer boat will run faster with less effort in my experience, although the shorter boat may, in these conditions, still be more fun.

Of course, tracking, stability, paddler weight and size, carrying capacity for touring, etc etc are all added factors that need consideration. This is not a simple equation that can be answered easily by mathematics. The whole experience is subject to conditional change an subjective enjoyment criteria.

To know for sure one needs to paddle different boats in varied conditions in the company of fairly fit companions.

By far the greatest boost to speed and efficiency is to work on paddling technique. The paddlers who make it look quick and easy are just doing it right. It can be very useful to get some input from, and watch in action, good paddlers of the farer sex. As with many sports, what they lack in muscle they make up for in good posture and technique. It is also easier on the eye to observe the girls.

Et

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Strip: Feedback on Nicks Mystery build
Robert Horstmann -- 8/19/2014, 9:34 am
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John Messinger -- 8/19/2014, 1:09 pm
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dave koslow -- 8/19/2014, 2:49 pm
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wanderfalk -- 8/19/2014, 2:59 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 8/20/2014, 12:40 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 8/20/2014, 12:16 pm
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wanderfalk -- 8/20/2014, 3:04 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 8/20/2014, 9:13 pm
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John Messinger -- 8/20/2014, 3:50 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 8/20/2014, 9:34 pm
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wanderfalk -- 8/20/2014, 10:24 pm
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Allan -- 8/20/2014, 11:36 pm
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Allan -- 8/20/2014, 11:42 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 8/21/2014, 1:15 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 8/21/2014, 10:35 am
Drag Curve Question for Nick
John Messinger -- 8/21/2014, 11:28 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 8/21/2014, 11:32 am
Thanks, I understand. *NM*
John Messinger -- 8/21/2014, 11:41 am
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Bill Hamm -- 8/21/2014, 1:09 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 8/21/2014, 11:28 am
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Robert Horstmann -- 8/27/2014, 9:22 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 8/27/2014, 5:55 pm
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scottbaxter -- 8/27/2014, 9:29 pm
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wanderfalk -- 8/27/2014, 11:09 pm
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scottbaxter -- 8/27/2014, 11:46 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 8/28/2014, 4:43 am
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howard -- 8/28/2014, 7:32 am
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Robert Horstmann -- 8/28/2014, 8:29 am
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Marc Upchurch -- 8/28/2014, 5:06 am
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Robert Horstmann -- 8/28/2014, 8:38 am