i was thinking the other day about how some people use really big paddles, (width wise) and how some people use even smaller paddles, but do just as well and even better. it seems to me that good paddles need to grab alot of water, without cavitation, but at the same time get deep in the water to grab the denser water.
i was also thinking about what if you had a paddle with a 180sq. inch blade, and someone else had lets say a 110sq. inch paddle, so it seems that the person with the bigger paddle would of course move more water, but if the person with the smaller paddle could take two strokes for every one of the bigger paddle, would it even matter, i guess strength is the variable that is not added, but whats your guys opinion?