Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 21:04:36 -0400
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From: "Craig O'Donnell" <dadadata@friend.ly.net>
Subject: Re: [baidarka] Paddle Prefs & Noise
I just located a photo of a guy from Yap carrying a paddle. It's a nice
clear photo and shows the paddle size and profile well. Sometime later in
the week I'll scan it and anyone who'd like to take a look can drop me an
email.
At least one source states that paddles were made of [Pacific] rosewood but
are often now made of lighter woods - not necessarily on Yap - don't recall
the particular island. The implication is that the paddles were quite heavy
compared to what we use.
Craig O'Donnell
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