Paddle Myths - Vertical vs Cupped Hands - Surfing
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- Опубликовано: 11 янв 2024
- Are you wasting paddle energy?
Our good friend and surf paddle technique expert Rob Case @RobCaseXSWIM conducted an experiment comparing the efficiency and propulsion of a vertical hand and a cupped hand when paddling.
In surfing, propulsion is achieved by applying force backward, as dictated by the third law of motion. Our hand, a key component of the paddling blade, plays a significant role in this process. Positioned strategically, the hand maximizes the blade’s surface area, ensuring efficient and powerful paddle strokes. Maintaining the right-hand position is crucial for optimizing propulsion.
Vertical/Straight Hand:
- Paddle Blade Length: 100%
- Total Propulsion: 100%
Cupped Hand:
- Total Paddle Blade Length: 93%
- Total Hand Length: 78%
- Total Propulsion: 85% (as the hand provides an average of 67% of the total propulsion)
Cupped Hand + Curved Wrist:
- Total Paddle Blade Length: 82%
- Total Hand Length: 47%
- Total Propulsion: 65% (as the hand provides an average of 67% of the total propulsion)
Cupping the hand reduces blade length and efficiency. Stick to a straight hand and wrist for optimal surface length and speed.
Check out Rob Case’s RUclips for a full in-depth breakdown of the paddle technique.
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*Swimming Fastest - Book by Ernest W. Maglischo
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You mean to tell me I've been paddling wrong for 30 years?😳
Going to try the vertical hand now and see how it goes. Thanks for the tip!
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What about webbed gloves?!!!
Ohhh how did this knowing come about? I will try and see