Re: [Paddlewise] learning curve and forgiveness

At 05:22 PM 10/4/98 -0500, wayne steffens wrote:
>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  and I sense one approaching. ;-)
>
>
>Wayne


Kayaking is a wet sport some times and I do hope there is
friendly discussions thats what this list is all about .
We will see!!!!!!
Now I am not saying that you should not learn to roll and 
it does give you confidence but so does haveing a good 
reliable brace, Now rsk we are talking non white water
kayaking, and everyone see's rolling as the ultimate in
kayaking skills which it is but it is like driving at 
rush hour when you have only practiced backing the car 
out of the driveway ( why so many 16 year olds die in 
car accidents). Every body ought to learn it if they 
can but after your basic skills are good, ok I am off
my soap box. Next

Dana
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