Couldn't find an adequate answer in the FAQ, and I've seen
conflicting info in clues. What is a pace -- one footfall or two?
(That is, would right/left be two paces or one?)
Also, I am short -- my paces are considerably shorter than my
husband's, for example. Should I always include a calibration leg in
my clues so that a person a foot taller than I (as most are!)
wouldn't end up walking off a cliff?
Right now my clues read something like "xx of my paces (I am
short) a pace is a single footfall." Is that adequate?
Thanks
Ruthann
aka Mirkwood
Definition of "pace" please
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Started on 2000-09-08
Definition of "pace" please
From: Ruthann aka Mirkwood (mirkwood3@aol.com) |
Date: 2000-09-08 11:52:48 UTC
Re: [LbNA] Definition of "pace" please
From: Randy Hall (randy@mapsurfer.com) |
Date: 2000-09-08 07:59:10 UTC-04:00
> Couldn't find an adequate answer in the FAQ, and I've seen
> conflicting info in clues. What is a pace -- one footfall or two?
> (That is, would right/left be two paces or one?)
Its up to the clue writer. I don't think there is really a central
authority that can make these sorts of rules. I know I do it by
footfalls (as do some other clues), although the "technical"
definition is by footfall of the same foot. Since everyone's
pace is different anyway, it doesn't matter in practice, IMO,
except as a rough guide, unless pace calibration legs are used
(and then again it doesn't matter).
> Should I always include a calibration leg in
> my clues so that a person a foot taller than I
I think pace calibration legs are a good way to remove luck from
the hunt, but again its up to you, the way the clue is working,
and the terrain. Its helpful, but not necessary, to do this or
leave a note about your paces.
> Right now my clues read something like "xx of my paces (I am
> short) a pace is a single footfall." Is that adequate?
Sounds good to me.
Cheers,
--
randy "the mapsurfer"
http://www.mapsurfer.com
Re: [LbNA] Definition of "pace" please
From: (mohmers@aol.com) |
Date: 2000-09-08 08:30:46 UTC-04:00
In a message dated 9/8/00 5:01:27 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
randy@mapsurfer.com writes:
<<
> Right now my clues read something like "xx of my paces (I am
> short)– a pace is a single footfall." Is that adequate? >>
Just attended an orienteering class with my kids yesterday....I learned that
a pace is one footfall and a stride is two. Good to know. :o)
Mohmers
randy@mapsurfer.com writes:
<<
> Right now my clues read something like "xx of my paces (I am
> short)– a pace is a single footfall." Is that adequate? >>
Just attended an orienteering class with my kids yesterday....I learned that
a pace is one footfall and a stride is two. Good to know. :o)
Mohmers
Re: [LbNA] Definition of "pace" please
From: Tom Cooch (tcooch@sover.net) |
Date: 2000-09-09 06:18:44 UTC
Ruthann,
It's a matter of perspective. Your pace may be a
little shorter than some, but definitely longer than others. For a
different drummer, see the notes to The Beehive!
http://www.sover.net/~tcooch/acadia.htm#hive
Tom
>
>
> > Couldn't find an adequate answer in the FAQ, and I've seen
> > conflicting info in clues. What is a pace -- one footfall or two?
> > (That is, would right/left be two paces or one?)
>
> Its up to the clue writer. I don't think there is really a central
> authority that can make these sorts of rules. I know I do it by
> footfalls (as do some other clues), although the "technical"
> definition is by footfall of the same foot. Since everyone's
> pace is different anyway, it doesn't matter in practice, IMO,
> except as a rough guide, unless pace calibration legs are used
> (and then again it doesn't matter).
>
> > Should I always include a calibration leg in
> > my clues so that a person a foot taller than I
>
> I think pace calibration legs are a good way to remove luck from
> the hunt, but again its up to you, the way the clue is working,
> and the terrain. Its helpful, but not necessary, to do this or
> leave a note about your paces.
>
> > Right now my clues read something like "xx of my paces (I am
> > short)- a pace is a single footfall." Is that adequate?
>
> Sounds good to me.
>
> Cheers,
> --
> randy "the mapsurfer"
> http://www.mapsurfer.com
>
>
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The Orient Express
Braintree, VT
P17F89
"The game is afoot!"
It's a matter of perspective. Your pace may be a
little shorter than some, but definitely longer than others. For a
different drummer, see the notes to The Beehive!
http://www.sover.net/~tcooch/acadia.htm#hive
Tom
>
>
> > Couldn't find an adequate answer in the FAQ, and I've seen
> > conflicting info in clues. What is a pace -- one footfall or two?
> > (That is, would right/left be two paces or one?)
>
> Its up to the clue writer. I don't think there is really a central
> authority that can make these sorts of rules. I know I do it by
> footfalls (as do some other clues), although the "technical"
> definition is by footfall of the same foot. Since everyone's
> pace is different anyway, it doesn't matter in practice, IMO,
> except as a rough guide, unless pace calibration legs are used
> (and then again it doesn't matter).
>
> > Should I always include a calibration leg in
> > my clues so that a person a foot taller than I
>
> I think pace calibration legs are a good way to remove luck from
> the hunt, but again its up to you, the way the clue is working,
> and the terrain. Its helpful, but not necessary, to do this or
> leave a note about your paces.
>
> > Right now my clues read something like "xx of my paces (I am
> > short)- a pace is a single footfall." Is that adequate?
>
> Sounds good to me.
>
> Cheers,
> --
> randy "the mapsurfer"
> http://www.mapsurfer.com
>
>
> To unsubscribe from this list, send a message to:
> letterbox-usa-unsubscribe@egroups.com
>
The Orient Express
Braintree, VT
P17F89
"The game is afoot!"