Early in the series, in tSR, we see from Elayne's POV (or maybe it's Egwene's) where Moiraine walks in while they are questioning Amico and Joiya, Elayne remarks that Moiraine weaves/unweaves the shield's much faster than she could have, even though she isn't as strong.
Though the lesser dexterity may be due to inexperience rather than natural ability, the fact remains that Elayne remarks on the advantages of the experience (increased weaving speed/dexterity) that Moiraine has.
Some other examples are when the Kinswomen shield Nynaeve and Elayne, they can't break free, despite the woman holding them being much weaker. She claims shielding is almost a Talent with her. Her experience, dexterity, and natural talent, combine to overcome the strength disadvantage.
Another big example would be at the cleansing, Alivia is stronger than Cyndane, but doesn't best her. Though increased knowledge & experience are obviously a factor, I'd say so is increased dexterity.
I think there are other examples as well. I think the BWB mentions (and it may be other places as well) that although men are generally stronger, the women are the more dexterous weavers. The implication being it is about an even trade.
I don't mean to sound definitive on the subject, because I'm clearly not, just some things that came to mind right away.
I'm thinking more about head to head weaves, not necessarily when one channeler can weave faster or better weaves than the stronger one, but where irregardless of strength a weaker channeler (excluding ones that have Talents in that area) can take advantage of stronger channelers by doing what Talene did to Nynaeve. I think it's the only example I have read where a battle in the OP sounded like a physical battle where Nynaeve was throwing the 'punch' and instead of Talaan 'punching back', she just spun around the punch and 'punched' Nynaeve in the throat. I just don't remember ever seeing a battle play out this way.
Either one channeler physically dodged another's weave, or unwove it, or slammed their own power against it, but never dodged the weave (non physically)
Strength in the Power VS. Skill in the Power
- 16/09/2010 12:03:56 AM
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I disagree. I think there a examples where dexterity is stressed more.
- 16/09/2010 12:53:30 AM
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Im thinking more about head to head weaves.
- 16/09/2010 01:11:04 AM
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Some of this happened during Rand's fight with Asmodean and Rahvin
- 16/09/2010 02:45:16 PM
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Strength and Skill are two primary attributes of any good channeler
- 16/09/2010 05:09:07 AM
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Skill, Dexterity and Strength can make you very powerful and are very dangerous when combined
- 16/09/2010 02:32:22 PM
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Re: Skill, Dexterity and Strength can make you very powerful and are very dangerous when combined
- 16/09/2010 05:22:01 PM
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Yes, I agree. I can't believe I didn't mention that one 
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- 16/09/2010 06:55:27 PM
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- 16/09/2010 06:55:27 PM
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