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Date: 15 Mar 2007 08:32:58
From: Davej
Subject: Weighting a paddle?
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I am considering how I might add weight to a paddle for endurance
building -- so I can wear myself out in a short period of paddling. A
tether becomes mandatory, unless maybe I can load foam noodle onto the
shaft, but I think wrist weights would be hot and very uncomfortable.
In my ww boat I think such weighting might be good for rolling
practice, but then the paddle is one-piece. Thoughts? Thanks.
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Date: 16 Mar 2007 12:27:22
From: mustangtraveler
Subject: Re: Weighting a paddle?
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I'm going to agree with not adding weight to the paddle. For building
muscle for racing I use the same model paddle, just in plastic. I
would recommend buying the same or similar paddle just in plastic or a
heavy lay-up. On race day I use a carbon, etc.
As for increasing the resistance, connecting a bungee around the boat
makes a noticeable difference. More bungies, more resistance.
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Date: 16 Mar 2007 16:15:51
From: Michael Daly
Subject: Re: Weighting a paddle?
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mustangtraveler wrote:
> As for increasing the resistance, connecting a bungee around the boat
> makes a noticeable difference. More bungies, more resistance.
Increasing the weight of the paddle strengthens the muscles that lift
the paddle. If you want to strengthen the muscles that move you, you
have to increase the resistance.
Sort of like runners putting weights on their ankles. That strengthens
their leg lift muscles, not the running muscles. To improve the latter,
carry more weight on your back.
If you want to avoid bungies, just drag something in the water. The
increase in the friction on the hull will force you to work harder. You
can do this with the lightest paddle in the world.
Mike
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Date: 17 Mar 2007 12:22:52
From: Brian Nystrom
Subject: Re: Weighting a paddle?
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Michael Daly wrote:
> If you want to avoid bungies, just drag something in the water. The
> increase in the friction on the hull will force you to work harder. You
> can do this with the lightest paddle in the world.
You could also combine your workout with rescue practice. Towing a
person or a flooded boat behind you will provide PLENTY of resistance.
For the ultimate workout, try towing a flooded canoe. I've done it and
you can't even imagine how difficult it is.
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Date: 18 Mar 2007 16:52:51
From: P.T.Goedhart
Subject: Re: Weighting a paddle?
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" >> If you want to avoid bungies, just drag something in the water. The
>> increase in the friction on the hull will force you to work harder. You
>> can do this with the lightest paddle in the world.
A small plastic bucket towed behind the kayak always does the trick.
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Date: 16 Mar 2007 20:37:25
From: Paul Tomblin
Subject: Re: Weighting a paddle?
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In a previous article, Michael Daly <MichaelDaly@foo.bar > said:
>If you want to avoid bungies, just drag something in the water. The
>increase in the friction on the hull will force you to work harder. You
I recommend a cooler full of beer. That way you can get your training and
your de-training over all at once.
--
Paul Tomblin <ptomblin@xcski.com > http://blog.xcski.com/
C has features?? I thought the whole point of that language was to
offer nothing but bare metal.
-- David P. Murphy
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Date: 16 Mar 2007 11:28:04
From: Bill
Subject: Re: Weighting a paddle?
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> I am considering how I might add weight to a paddle for endurance
> building -- so I can wear myself out in a short period of paddling. A
> tether becomes mandatory, unless maybe I can load foam noodle onto the
> shaft, but I think wrist weights would be hot and very uncomfortable.
> In my ww boat I think such weighting might be good for rolling
> practice, but then the paddle is one-piece. Thoughts? Thanks.
Adding weight to the paddle will not only cause very likely problems
with your body but also change your stroke. Your paddle is balanced
that way for a reason. If you are trying to make your workout more
difficult so that when you go out normally you will be fast and strong
this will really not be good for you. Instead have you thought about
pulling something behind your boat? If you increase drag you will
need to do a lot more work to move. This will also serve to train
your stroke to be better because if it isn't right you wont move at
all. You could try putting some kind of weight that drags on the
bottom if you paddle in sandy bottom areas or some kind of parachute
to pull on the water behind.
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Date: 15 Mar 2007 20:36:42
From: Steve Cramer
Subject: Re: Weighting a paddle?
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Try a Carlisle ducky paddle.
Davej wrote:
> I am considering how I might add weight to a paddle for endurance
> building -- so I can wear myself out in a short period of paddling. A
> tether becomes mandatory, unless maybe I can load foam noodle onto the
> shaft, but I think wrist weights would be hot and very uncomfortable.
> In my ww boat I think such weighting might be good for rolling
> practice, but then the paddle is one-piece. Thoughts? Thanks.
>
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Date: 15 Mar 2007 20:28:05
From: (PeteCresswell)
Subject: Re: Weighting a paddle?
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Per Davej:
>I am considering how I might add weight to a paddle for endurance
>building -- so I can wear myself out in a short period of paddling. A
>tether becomes mandatory, unless maybe I can load foam noodle onto the
>shaft, but I think wrist weights would be hot and very uncomfortable.
>In my ww boat I think such weighting might be good for rolling
>practice, but then the paddle is one-piece. Thoughts? Thanks.
I'd be extremely cautious.
Long time ago, I had the bright idea that if I did my 45 minute evening runs
wearing mountaineering boots and ankle weights it would build up my legs.
Wrong.
Turns out that you want as little weight on your feet as possible. Reason:
during the recovery phase of the stride, your lower leg is basically hanging on
the knee ligaments. Add weight, and over time the ligaments get damaged from
the repetitive stress. At least that's the spiel I got from a track coach at
the Penn relays. Bottom line for me, though: whatever the etiology, I really
messed up my knees.
Paddle? Forearms? Shoulders? Who knows? But I wouldn't want tb the one
to find something out....
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PeteCresswell
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Date: 15 Mar 2007 08:39:44
From: pmh
Subject: Re: Weighting a paddle?
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On Mar 15, 11:32 am, "Davej" <galt...@hotmail.com > wrote:
> I am considering how I might add weight to a paddle for endurance
> building -- so I can wear myself out in a short period of paddling.
I should think vigorous, extended paddling would do the trick - and no
additional safety or equpment issues.
canoeguide
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Date: 15 Mar 2007 18:41:01
From: Matt Clara
Subject: Re: Weighting a paddle?
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pmh" <pmhilton@verizon.net > wrote in message
news:1173973184.175400.176940@n59g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> On Mar 15, 11:32 am, "Davej" <galt...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> I am considering how I might add weight to a paddle for endurance
>> building -- so I can wear myself out in a short period of paddling.
>
> I should think vigorous, extended paddling would do the trick - and no
> additional safety or equpment issues.
>
> canoeguide
>
>
Yeah, but most of us have a life we need to get on with, too. How 'bout
wrist weights on the paddles, held on with duct tape? Get a cheap heavy
paddle to use it with.
--
www.mattclara.com
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