Quantitative analysis of kayak paddling technique: definition of an optimal stroke profile
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: "Aim. To quantify the path of the paddle and to define the area swept by it in its aerial and aquatic movement. Methods. 3D motion techniques were used to analyse the stroke of six elite kayakers from the Spanish national team (age: 24,7 ± 1,7 years, body mass: 87,4 ± 4,2 kg, height: 1,80 ± 0,05 m, seated height: 97,8 ± 0,5 cm). The kinematic variables calculated to define the biomechanics of the paddle movements were: paddle advance and separation; frontal and lateral water-paddle angle. Results. No significant differences were observed between the strokes of the six paddlers, so an Optimal stroke profile (OSP) was defined as the mean of the six strokes. Conclusion. The OSP can be considered as the canon of the ideal stroke and any deviation from this can reduce the effectiveness of the paddling, because it means that any of the variables is out of the ideal mean."
Authors: C. López López, J. Ribas Serna
Institution: Universidad de Sevilla
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2128696074