Re: [Paddlewise] learning curve and forgiveness

At 01:14 PM 10/4/98 -0400, dldecker_at_mediaone.net wrote:
 Now I do not blame this instructor on teaching a
>student
>what they want to know but being able to roll with bad skills doesn't make
>up for 
>anything except maybe being able to roll up after a bad brace, when with a
>good 
>brace he would not need to roll in most situations. This is just one example
>and maybe not a good one . 

Just my 2c. I've never had any formal instruction so keep that in mind. I
paddled for 3 years with basically no skills other than getting in and out
of the boat, though I did practice paddle float reentry.
 
I couldnt brace worth a damn until I learned how to roll, then I was
bracing, sculling, leaning, and much much much more confident and
proficient in the basic skills. Heck, I didnt want to lean or brace before
I could roll. I would have gotten wet.

 Not claiming to have any answers (heck I still dont have a forward stroke
I like) or to know the best order in which these skills should be taught, I
just enjoy friendly discussions and I sense one approaching. ;-)


Wayne



Wayne
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