Re: [Paddlewise] Crossing Eddyline Question

><< I learned to moon the current when crossing an eddyline.  Good enough.
But
> I get confused about which side to brace on.  If you don't moon enough the
> current wants to flip you to the upstream side.  You are tempted to brace
> hard upstream to prevent going over that way.  But you are supposed to
brace
> on the downstream side.

Thanks to everyone for helpful answers to my question (repeated above).
Tomckayak addressed what I am really interested in knowing.  (see below)

>You can get away with a quick snap brace on the up stream side. It should
make
>a loud noise as the blade hits the water surface. This has to be
instinctive
>and done even before you can think of it. If you bury your blade face on
the
>up stream side your in trouble.

Do people agree that this quick upstream brace can be effective?  Or is it
too late if you are forced to do it?  I have tried a quick down wave brace
while surfing, which I think is analogous, and quickly flipped.

Jerry

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