Wakinikona Hawaiian Club
Seattle, Washington
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Wakinikona Hawaiian Club Seattle, Washington
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OUTRIGGER - The stabilizing framework attached to the canoe hull across canoe spreader bars by means of traditional lashing techniques using cordage (rubber is also used estensively as are snap-lashes - a new tie down system), consisting of two iako (pronounced arh-koo) booms at the outer end of which the ama (pronounced arh-mar) float is lashed.
IAKO (Booms) - Two booms rigged out traditionally on the left side and attached inboard by means of lashing. AMA (Float) - The flotation device attached to the extremity of the iako and acts as a counterpoise of equivalent force to stabilize the canoe. MANU IHU, MANU HOPE (Bow end piece, Stern end piece) - The distinctly shaped end pieces that curve upwards at either end of the canoe. First thought of as decorative, the manu function as wave breakers and provide some additional floatation. COVERS - Spray skirts or covers, were used by the ancient Hawaiians from woven pandanus leaves and were first developed and used in recent times in Hawaii during the 1950's for use during the Moloka'i Hoe and have today become standard equipment for ocean racing.
PALE KAI (Weatherboard or Splashboard) - Fitted to front section of the canoe, the Pale Kai provides a vital barrier in preventing excesses of water pouring into the canoe as it spills over the bow. HOE (Paddle or Blade) - is the extension of the paddler and an ill fitting, inappropriate, poorly designed one can be a liability causing injury and inefficient paddling. Paddles are generally classified by the nature of the angle of the shaft in relation to the blade and the number of angles that it possesses: straight, single, double. Straight shafts are used on occasion by steerers, but are essentially inefficient from the point of view of physics and the biomechanical needs of the paddler as they provide minimal reach during the entry phase and have a relatively short power phase. The Single bend paddle has the shaft bent away from the blade - ranging from 7 degrees to 15 degrees. This creates greater reach out front during the entry phase of the stroke, enabling the paddler to deliver more pull time per stroke. The Double bend angles the top quarter of the shaft back towards the upper shoulder, bringing the grip closer to the upper shoulder, therefore allowing the shoulder to be less extended and improving the angle of the lower wrist. Double bends require a different stroke technique to that of a single bend. If you want to know more about paddles - CLICK HERE
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