Interesting description. Lots to think about. I wonder if it would be a better comparison of a wing doing the wing thing against flats doing tri-plane motion? If you are stalling the wing then you gain nothing from it and get the down side of lifting more water at the exit. I know you are adding a variable but I don't think that is a bad thing, like changing the paddle length its just trying to optimize each stroke and in the end you want to find the best stroke in practice, not the best stroke if you limit certain factors.
Evidently a speed stroke as you’re in a surfski. In a touring kayak, going for distance I carry the stroke further back. Always a high angle stroke though. It puts more of the effort into forward movement.
I totally get that paddling only in the more efficient forward range can turn your stroke into a thrash. If you want to keep the controlled intensity for long distance, have you tried pausing once the blade has existed the water as an alternative. (IMO) its more efficient to let the boat run between strokes than extend the stroke into a region where more of the force isn't pushing in the direction you want to go. May not work for you and your boat (I'm in a racing boat so get less drop off in glide speed), but it also give you time between strokes to setup for the next one without any hurry.
I would never extend the stoke beyond the hips in any kayak. Paddling on one side at a time, causes a turning effect. Further back, more turn between strokes, causing more correction. Further more, extending the stroke, increases water lift at the back, wasting energy.
Interesting description. Lots to think about. I wonder if it would be a better comparison of a wing doing the wing thing against flats doing tri-plane motion? If you are stalling the wing then you gain nothing from it and get the down side of lifting more water at the exit. I know you are adding a variable but I don't think that is a bad thing, like changing the paddle length its just trying to optimize each stroke and in the end you want to find the best stroke in practice, not the best stroke if you limit certain factors.
Good day mate. Thanks for the video. Interested to know what conclusions you were able to draw after the trial?
Very interesting research!
Evidently a speed stroke as you’re in a surfski.
In a touring kayak, going for distance I carry the stroke further back.
Always a high angle stroke though. It puts more of the effort into forward movement.
I totally get that paddling only in the more efficient forward range can turn your stroke into a thrash. If you want to keep the controlled intensity for long distance, have you tried pausing once the blade has existed the water as an alternative. (IMO) its more efficient to let the boat run between strokes than extend the stroke into a region where more of the force isn't pushing in the direction you want to go. May not work for you and your boat (I'm in a racing boat so get less drop off in glide speed), but it also give you time between strokes to setup for the next one without any hurry.
I would never extend the stoke beyond the hips in any kayak. Paddling on one side at a time, causes a turning effect. Further back, more turn between strokes, causing more correction.
Further more, extending the stroke, increases water lift at the back, wasting energy.
Different strokes for different folks!
Yes, but even more than that--different stroke for the same folks--depending on equipment, conditions and preferences.
Well?