Re: [Paddlewise] wing paddle technique

For the record, I did try the wing paddle stroke with a Greenland
paddle, and it works fine. 

However, doing the motion which puts the paddle almost vertical to
the water I missed the feather of the paddle, which would make
such stroke a lot more comfortable.

By the way, the ACA instructor exam requires the candidate to 
demonstrate a perfect technique with that stroke and others, so
it is a good idea to grab a euro paddle and practice it once in a while.

- Julio

> 
> I accidently deleted the message where someone asked about wing-style
> technique with the Greenland paddle. It's a good idea to Cc: messages to
> my personal account (kwhilden_at_u.washington.edu), since I sometimes go
> through weeks of not carefully reading messages on Paddlewise.
> 
> Start like this...
> 1. Extend arms straight ahead and lock elbows.
> 2. Plant the paddle deep nto the water, with the paddle shaft nearly
> vertical.
> 3. Slice the paddle sideways and outwards to approach a horizontal paddle
> shaft angle. This is the key part, where the torso twisting provides all
> of the power in the stroke. Lateral (outward) motion of the end of the
> paddle is very important, he faster the better. At the end of the stroke,
> the paddle shaft should be approaching parallel with the centerline of the
> boat.
> 4. Repeat.
> 
> Once you've got the idea, you can experiment with a less vertical paddle
> entry, which is really not necessary for our puporses, and with bending
> your arms, which is more comfortable and increases the power available.
> Let me know if this helps!
> Cheers,
> Kevin
> 	 ___________________                                                            
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>        |Dept. of Geosciences \___
>        |University of Washington \
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