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When using the Paddling Adapter for team selection purposes, one key performance factor is not normally taken into account:bodyweight. Using a formula worked out by Leo Young, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Bachelor of Applied Science in Sports Sciences of Queensland, Australia, paddlers and coaches are able to factor in this important criterion, taking into account the effect that bodyweight would normally have on boat speed in the water. If you want to fully understand Leo's methods in calculating this formula, we suggest reading his article, Indoor Paddling With Leo Young, which we are happy to fax you upon request. Below is a table from Leo's article, showing adjustments for bodyweight per kilogram over or under 100kg. Leo described this table as a "rough estimation for elite men" -- in his article, there is a more detailed correction formula. The categories correspond to 6-man outrigger canoes (figuring in the weight of the canoe with and without a steerer paddling), a solo outrigger canoe and a "neutral physiological comparison." The neutral physiological comparison corrects for the advantage that larger athletes have on the paddling adapter, resulting in a more neutral comparison of pure physiological athleticism of athletes of different sizes. The two test pieces used are the 1000m and the 1/2 hour paddle( the two categories used for our Paddling Adapter World rankings) and helpful tests for team and crew selection for sprint and marathon races. The correction factors show the adjustment to be calculated per kilogram over or under 100kg bodyweight. For those who know their weight in pounds, divide your weight by 2.2046 to find your weight in kilos.
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| OC6 Steerer Not Paddling |
OC6 Steerer Paddling |
OC1 | Neutral Physiological Equivalent |
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| 1000m | ± 0.38 sec. | ± 0.45 sec. | ± 0.52 sec. | ± 0.62 sec. |
| 30 min. | ± 10.2 meters | ± 12.5 meters | ± 14.3 meters | ± 17.3 meters |