I sense opportunity knocking
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Originally Posted by Acres per Second
{snip} You can spend $425 -- for one paddle!
If you're really fussy about your selection, you can buy an adjustable paddle. Check out the vernier-style indicator. 
How many more gizmos can be added to a "paddle sport"?  |
Hmmm, now I'm wondering .... If some yuppie fool, errr, "enthusiast" can be coaxed in spending that kind of $$ for gizmo paddles I wonder if you could add a couple of strain gauges and a micro-processor or 3 and come up with a self optimizing paddle. As you stroke, it detects and corrects automagically the blade angle to maximize wrist comfort and the power delivered. Paddle like a pro w/o having to go throught the muss and fuss of actually learning !  Aaaah yes once again I can see a McMansion and GFBL boat in my future. 
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Last edited by Mee-n-Mac; 06-07-2005 at 05:02 PM.
Reason: add lightbulb = idea icon, too bad we can't have 2, would have added grin as well
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