Dragon Boat Paddle talk

[jstroke]

it seems that composite paddles are 'too light' to use effectively for teams doing long strokes during maintenance. I personally feel that the paddle's weight causes it to 'rock' left n right upon a long deep stroke. But they are sure useful during short strokes when charging. What do you guys think?

hmm...I would have thought that the socalled "rocking" of the blade in water is due to the inability to overcome the water resistance in a clean sweep...rather than the weight of the blade. Weight of the blade is more likely to affect the recovery phase - which just means that a lighter blade is more advantageous.

To reduce the flutter, a paddle with a dihedral angle (eg a spine, like with the apex) is preferred.

You can read the patent for the rib to prevent paddle flutter here.
http://www.google.com/patents?vid=USPAT6796862&id=6usQAAAAEBAJ&dq=6796862

It is more a fluid dynamics issue associated with poor paddle design with no RnD.

braca sport paddles arte by far the best IDBF paddles as they have incorporated R n D and have included a region behind the blade that covers up the region where the vortices would otherwise cause problems. their dragon paddles were developed using the RnD that was used for their C paddles. also, they are super stiff and amazingly light.

veyr, very popular in Macau.

Their local agent is Tropical Fibreglass, a canoe company.

[jstroke]

hi guys,

as you guys are talking about stiffness of the paddles, will like to contribute,

Stiffness is good for paddle sport performance, however, stiffness also translate to damage to joints.

Olympic C rowers do use wooden shaft with carbon blades for training due to this.

So think again.

[jstroke]

SDBA paddles are 46". I was told that the paddle length is measured from your toes to your heart if you stand up straight. Still, the preference is yours. The pacers can afford longer paddles since they can stretch out more. Taller paddlers may need longer paddles.

[tauhuey]

hi all, are we allowed to sell paddles here in this forum?

just wana check before i do so in case i get banned or sth haha!

[justinlim]

i have tried using typhoon and burn water but i still think trivium is the best have been using it for the past 1 year plus. Cut water best and can feel the maximum resistance of water.

Typhoon is a bit heavy but the colour is nice. Matt black. Cool colour. Handling is ok but the weight make the resistance double up.

Justin

[DeepStar6]

hi all, are we allowed to sell paddles here in this forum?

just wana check before i do so in case i get banned or sth haha!

haha ppl are doing it @ singaporebikes.com forum, i do see any reason why u can't do it here. actually i'm also looking to get myself a paddle, but can't seem to find the 2nd hand paddle thread posted quite some time ago. is the thread close or smth?

[pcgwee]

go to General Chat>The Waterfront Flea Markert http://www.hydrotribe.com/board/index.php/board,11.0.html

[PandaRowNagaSampan]

Between Trivium S12 and Merlin CD3. Which one is better?

[SkY]nOOBy]

Between Trivium S12 and Merlin CD3. Which one is better?

Hmm can i add in 1 more?? Trivium S12, Merlin CD3 or G-Power Falcon Carbon??

[userlish]

Rank 1: G power
Rank 2: Trivium
Rank 3: Merlin

my opinion