Re: Filippi carbon fin

Rob wrote:
I think you make adjustments to the turning capabilities of different
boats and their fins, just as you get to feel the way different boats
run in different parts of the stroke. Doing this may be more important
than changing fins, or maybe a person is supposed to do both.

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I know I've strayed from the fin discussion but I want to bolster my
argument that the physics is all good, and all true, but our adaptation
to fins and the rest of our boats is a very important factor, too.
"It's not the chariot."

The paste below is back in the technical vein, from my good friend
Carlo Zezza, top 70+ sculler & great guy.


It's all aroma until the fin gets wet. Instead of
theory, need to try
different sizes and shapes, and see which goes best
for which conditions.

Here are some observations based on trial-and-error:

-- What's ideal for course racing isn't ideal for
head racing, and vice
versa.

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That's my two-bits worth,

Aloha,

Carlo




What a great guy is Carlo!

He was over here at the end of '05. He comfortably won his division of the Scullers' HoRR on the Tideway - in one of our singles. And before the race he put a lot of effort into learning the best course to follow on this wide, winding, ebb-current course.

He's coming over in the summer to have a crack at Henley Vets - in the same boat.

Cheers -
Carl

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