Posted by: Al_Oha (p3d0n6@hawaii.rr.com) on Sat Jan 10 18:14:00 2009

> Another important factor is how the torso is loaded to drive the "transfer"/compound
pendulum.
>
> I think Cheetham's work is important here in terms of "x-factor STRETCH in the
downswing" which is a refinement of the xfcator concept AND his "kinematic" (just
measuring angular velocity/sequence of segments, not addressing the forces/kinetics that
produce the summation of velocity)........

Thanks again, Tom,

I thought to respond here in a follow-up, but decided to start a new thread instead. See
Epitrochoid Hypothesis. I would appreciate your insights.