Re: [Paddlewise] Need you advise, help, suggestion on how to proceed

Here is what I would do, if you haven't already - take a basic class and
learn the power-forward stroke, sweep turn, lean turn. Then go to a kayak
symposium or kayak store and sign up for demos. Paddle the kayak in a
straight line at high speed and move into a lean turn. Try out a bunch and
then start over, and you'll be able to see a world of difference. Here in
the northwest we have several stores on the water that carry kayaks just
for demoing such as Northwest Outdoor Center (http://www.nwoc.com),
Olympic Outdoor Center (http://www.kayakproshop.com). The Trade
Association of Paddlesports (http://www.gopaddle.com) is putting on
symposiums nation-wide. The
West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium is a great destination event and almost all
the manufacturers are there.

Andree Hurley
Hurley Design Communications - ICQ# 27469637
On-line Editor - http://www.canoekayak.com
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