Paddles

I have a 9 footer now…

Longer kayaks do tend to be faster than shorter ones, but it’s not the only thing that determines speed. The main factors are:

- Waterline length: that is, the length of the kayak that sits in the water. This will depend on the hull shape, whether it’s straight from front to back or whether the ends are curved up. It will also depend on how much weight is in the kayak.

- Width: Wider kayaks tend to be slower, narrower, faster.

- Hull shape: Rounded and V-shaped hulls will be faster (on flat water at least) than flat-bottomed kayaks.

- Material: A lighter fiberglass kayak will be faster than a plastic version of the same model. Kevlar or carbon will be slightly faster still, but it may not be worth the extra cost unless you’re racing.

So if you’re looking at variations of the same model of kayak, the longer one will almost always be faster. But it may not be true for kayaks of vastly different types– for example, an 11-foot slalom racing kayak is probably going to be faster than a 13-foot recreational kayak.

I’m looking to make a couple paddles and need to know of some good quality woods that are easy to cut, also any ideas of the best sanding paper?
FOR MARY G:
NO, I have no plans on beating my childeren, I do NOT even spank my kids. If you don’t have a clue of what I’m talking about you shouldn’t try to answer the question.

Hello

TEAK WOOD is best quality for making Paddle.

It is easy to cut and easy to use sand paper.

SANDLE WOOD is also best quality. It gives you pleasent odour all the day and throught the Year. But cost is very High. It is available only in India, Mayanmar, Srilanka.

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I live in Minnesota and want to rent a paddleboat for our wedding/reception… anyone know how much it would cost???
Guys, this is what I ment by a paddleboat… http://www.riverrides.com/images/1pics/jp/jp7.jpg

less than a goat & more than a chicken.

Jim paddles from one shore of a lake at 4 mph, and John paddles from the opposite shore at 5 mph. How long will they travel before they meet?

Let

T = time that each will paddle before they meet

D = distance paddled by JIm

(3 – D) = distance paddled by John

D = 4T — Equation 1

and

(3 – D) = 5T or

D = 3 – 5T — Equation 2

Since Equation 1 = Equation 2

4T = 3 – 5T

9T = 3

T =1/3 hr = 20 minutes

ANSWER — Jim and John will be paddling for 20 minutes before they pass each other.

Hope this helps.

I like the 6 speed manual on the evo x MR but is it a regular manual or is it manual with those stupid paddles

it is one of those smart automatics that you can treat like a manual or auto. but it does have those stupid paddles hanging out on the steering wheel.

Hi everybody?
I would like to take off/take apart the rubber from my table tennis paddle, but everytime I try, it doesn’t come off or it tears appart a little bit. I tried using thinner, but it is really hard and messy. As you should know, my paddle came with the rubbers. Let’s fight to get Table Tennis in the Sports Category!!! Thank you!

You are most likely to have a hard time if you buy a pre-assembled paddle. If you’re serious about the sport, buy a blade and rubber individually. Obviously you will have to buy glue as well.
One good website is www.zeropong.com
You’ll get the bang for your buck here. They also teach you how to glue them.

The bottom has been scratched heavily and I would like to add paint before I re epoxy.

Visit a marine supply store or an automobile paint store. Take your paddle along. You will be advised to sand the damaged area and fill any deep gouges with a special filler. They will sell you a marine epoxy paint. Read the directions. Note any temperature or curing directions and follow them.

Ashley can paddle her kayak 6 miles per hour in still water. It takes her as long to paddle 5 miles up stream as 10 miles downstream in the Maumee River. Determine the river’s current.

2 4 6 or 8?

River’s current—r:
5/(6 – r) = 10/(6 + r)
1/(6 – r) = 2/(6 + r)
6 + r = 12 – 2r
3r = 6
r = 2

Answer: 2 mph is the river’s current.

Proof (equal no. of time to paddle upstream & downstream):
5 mi/(6 mph – 2mph) = 10 mi/(6 mph + 2 mph)
5 mi/4 mph = 10 mi/8 mph
5/4 hr = 10/8 hr
5/4 hr = 5/4 hr

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk80/besunny/Japanesepaddle.jpg

It’s a small wood paddle. I’m sure a late relative picked it up in late ‘45, while in Japan with the US Occupation Forces.

Don’t know if I have the words right side up or not. Appreciate any help in translating.

It says "Miyajima". It is an island name of Japan and known for wood paddles called "shamoji".

The sites below would help you.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itsukushima
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamoji

Hope this helps.

I know nothing about boating or its safety issues. But I’m wondering if it’s possible to rent a boat and go boating in Lake Ontario for a few hours with a family of 4 (2 kids under 6). Paddle boat is fine too I guess. Would you need a license for this? And where could you rent a boat for this, if possible.

I live in downtown Toronto, and the view from the balcony tempts so much to go boating in the lake.

Section 4 of the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations states that, in the case of a rented pleasure craft, that only for the rental period, a Pleasure Craft Operator Card is not required if both the person who makes the pleasure craft available for rent and the person who will operate the pleasure craft complete and sign before the pleasure craft is operated, a rental boat safety checklist.

So basically if you fill out a rental safety checklist before renting the boat, then you should be ok. Although the exam itself to get the Pleasure Craft Operator Card is not that difficult and not overly expensive (and you can do it online) so you might as well go get the card.

FYI, you currently only need the PCO Card if ANYof the follwing apply:
1. You drive a powered boat under 4m in length
2. You drive a PWC, Sea-doo, or JetSki
3. You were born after April 1,1983

All operators, regardless of age and boat size, will need the card by September 2009.