Sentences with phrase «by paddles»

Instead, the titular postman is attached to the equivalent of a giant white pinball, which can either be pushed around or batted about by paddles dotted around a gorgeous landscape; all bright colours and hand - painted details.

All that power is sent to the front wheels via multi-disk sintered clutch, and a six - speed sequential racing transmission that is shifted by paddles located behind the steering wheel.

Performance is helped by a limited - slip diff at the rear, and a six - speed sequential gearbox operated by paddles behind the steering wheel.

The dual - clutch transmission shifts rapidly through the gears without any noticeable break in propulsive power and can be controlled by paddles on the steering wheel if desired.

The dual - clutch transmission shifts through the six gears without any noticeable interruption in traction, and in manual model it can be controlled by paddles on the steering wheel.

In manual model, the six - speed dual - clutch transmission can be controlled by paddles on the steering wheel.

The car's automatic eight - speed Tiptronic S gearbox works well and can be controlled by paddles behind the steering wheel when you want to change gears yourself.

On vehicles with automatic transmission, there is also the option of up - and downshifting by paddles in the vicinity of the two lateral spokes on the steering wheel.

The engine has an Eco start / stop function and is mated to a 7G - Tronic Plus automatic transmission, which can be operated by paddles mounted behind the steering wheel.

In the CLA's case, that transmission is a seven - speed unit controlled by paddles on the wheel or an electronic column - mounted stalk that can be found elsewhere in the Mercedes lineup.

Despite the infant displaying a normal response by paddling and kicking, placing them in water can be a very risky procedure.

Surfers increase their probability of finding an unusually large wave by paddling around area of smaller waves near a beach.

Instead, the researchers say the freshwater fish must have undertaken death - defying dispersals by paddling across the salty seas.

But during a visit to Huntington Beach, California — a.k.a. Surf City USA — my thoughts couldn't help but wander to the toned thighs, abs, and arms that could be mine by paddling the ocean and finding my balance on the waves.

You can get great endurance workouts by paddling for hours without the aches and injuries that can come from running.

I am totally intrigued by paddle board yoga.

• Kick Back in a Kayak - Luckily for us, we live at the crossroads of two gorgeous rivers; take advantage by paddling down the American!

The DCT is not accompanied by paddle shifters, so manual operation is controlled exclusively by the gear lever's sport - shift feature.

I was not so impressed by the paddle - shifted semi-automatic manual transmission, which was extremely jerky in urban driving, with unacceptably long, rough upshifts.

Paired with an eight - speed automatic transmission that can be switched to manual mode and controlled by paddle shifters, you can grab as low a gear as you want and feel that power surge up the inclines for several thousand rpm before grabbing the next gear, though it was rare to get beyond fourth gear on this climb.

Just like the Vette ZR1 coupé, it can be ordered with either a seven - speed manual or an eight - speed automatic transmission assisted by paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

The transmission on the concept is a dual - clutch system (likes Audi's DSG system) that is operated by paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

The console - mounted shifter for the six - speed automatic is complemented by paddle shifters on the wheel.

The Commandshift eight - speed transmission can be toggled by paddle shifters or by manually selecting a gear via the gearshift.

The engine is fixed on an aluminum chassis that's rigid and is aided by a sequential automated - manual gearbox accompanied by paddle shifters.

Shifting by paddle will cost you, as the M DCT is a $ 2,900 option.

The design of the dash mirrors the angular exterior surfaces, while the steering wheel is banked by paddle shifters and the Integrated Dynamics System controls.

The ASG is operated by paddle shifts mounted on the steering column and is engineered for exceptionally fast shifts: an upshift can be effected in just 0.2 seconds.

The automatic transmission is controlled by paddle shifters.

All that power is to be directed toward the wheels by a standard seven - speed manual transmission or the all - new, available eight - speed automatic which is operated by paddle shifters placed behind the steering wheel.

But while the Insignia uses a six - speed auto operated by paddle shifts, the Astra is six - speed manual only.

Sequential shifting can be facilitated either by paddle shifters that rotate with the steering wheel or by a fore / aft plane for the shift lever.

The F12berlinetta's powerplant is paired to a seven - speed dual - clutch semi-automatic transmission operated by paddle shifters near the steering wheel.

The true performance potential of the 8 - Speed DCT is realized by paddle shifters that enable lightning - fast shifts that take only milliseconds versus a typical manual shift of about a half second.

Family visitors arrive by paddle steamer, on their way home from a trip to England.

Our Discovery Island Tour offers a active sea kayak vacation by paddling daily to different destinations.

Valor is accessed by paddling across the river.

With a big swell, you can also surf the outer reef with offers long, open rights, ideal for long boarding by paddling across the river... beware of crocodiles!

We break camp after breakfast and complete our journey by paddling to Telegraph Cove, a historic logging and fishing community.

With a big swell, you can also surf the outer reef with offers long, open rights, ideal for longboarding by paddling across the river; look out for rocks along the coastline.

The rivermouth, which leisure craft now ply, was once the site of a large timber mill from where the local lumber was shipped to Brisbane by paddle - steamer.

Experience the ancient trading routes by paddling among mangrove mazes and calm waters in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, one of the world's most remote and exciting places.

One can enjoy the thrilling ride by the paddle boat towards the beach and also see some dolphins on the way.

You can reach the island by paddling out or by renting a boat.

You use duckdiving to get underneath a wave; in this way you make sure all your progress made by paddling out isn't lost by being washed backwards by a wall of water.

If you're feeling energetic you can reach the breaks by paddling, otherwise you can charter a local boat from the beach to take you out.

A shed - load of success Simon Starling has launched his bid for this year's Turner Prize by paddling his boat shed down the Rhine and beaching it at Tate Britain.

On June 20th, surfers worldwide will welcome the long warm days of summer and accompanying swells by paddling out and catching waves in honor of the Sixth Annual International Surfing Day (ISD).

Yesterday, surfers worldwide kicked off summer by paddling out and giving back to our oceans, waves and beaches in celebration of the sixth annual International Surfing Day, sponsored by Vitamin Water and Earthpack.

Today, surfers worldwide kicked off summer by paddling out and giving back to our oceans, waves and beaches in celebration of the 7th Annual International Surfing Day, sponsored by Barefoot Wine.