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Month: October 2024

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Summary Of Effects and Benefits Of Cut Blade Technology

Hydrodynamic Efficiency: Reduced Drag and Turbulence: Cuts allow controlled water flow through the blade, reducing vortices and turbulence behind the blade, leading to smoother strokes. Optimised Flow Dynamics: Maintains a stable pressure differential, reducing resistance and enhancing propulsion. Improved Propulsion: High/Low Pressure Zones: Maintains effective high-pressure zones on the front and stable low-pressure zones on … Continued

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Understanding Resistance And Drag In Paddle Sports

Resistance is a broad term that includes all forces opposing movement through water, while drag is specifically the force that acts against the paddle and craft as they move through water. Resistance encompasses all forces that act against the paddler’s efforts to propel themselves forward, including drag, but also other factors like the water’s viscosity, … Continued

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Gains and Benefits: Testing the Thurso Surf Slotted Carbon Fiber Paddle

Summary: In a recent field test at Action Water Sports Lake, we compared the performance of the Thurso Surf 3-part carbon fiber paddle with its blade slots covered versus uncovered. Conducted over a series of upwind and downwind sprints, the test revealed subtle but important advantages when the paddle’s slots were exposed, reducing the number … Continued

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Why Do Cut Blades Reduce The Physiological Impact On The User’s Body?

Improved Hydrodynamics Explanation: Properly designed slits streamline water flow, reducing turbulence and drag during the stroke. Physiological Impact: Smoother water flow around the blade results in a more efficient transfer of power from the paddle to the water. After paddling her first 20K event, Helen said “I tried out my other paddle first before I … Continued

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