Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 16:07:11 -0800
From: Paul Macintyre <mailhost.hooked.net!pfmac@imagelan.com>
Message-Id: <199601250007.QAA06096@webe.hooked.net>
To: baidarka@imagelan.com
Subject: Aluet paddles
On Tue, Jan 23, 1996 2:22:43 PM at Rob Macks wrote:
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> I learned to white water kayak with the wide blade feathered sport
paddle.
>I was fortunate to hear John Heath speak about native paddles. He inspired
>me to give them a try. I could go on and on about the Aleut paddle. I love
>it. There are so many paddling options with this paddle. I feel hobbled
>without the aid of accurate drawings to discribe what one can do with this
>paddle.
>
>
>Rob Macks
>Laughing Loon Canoes & Kayaks
Rob
Did you adjust the deminsions of the paddle in Zimerly's book? I t seems
that the Aleuts used a narrower grip (distance between the hands) than
modern paddlers. Do solid wood paddles hold up or is laminated better?
paul