RE: [Paddlewise] The lighter the paddle

I have been known to use both techniques (feathered/unfeathered) but I only
paddle feathered in a severe headwind.  When switching, I probably take 10
or 15 baby strokes (no real power in them) to adjust to shaft rotation,
blade placement, etc.  Having said that, how well would I handle a sudden
gust of wind that would require bracing?  Since I never practice bracing
with a feathered paddle, I think the probable outcome is obvious (the turtle
maneuver).  I have practiced rolling feathered, but have not done it this
year so, even a feathered roll would be iffy.  It is just now occurring to
me how susceptible I am when I switch (albeit rarely).  Hmmm, if I weren't
stuck on a conference call, this would be a great excuse to go home early.  

Debbie Reeves
Sandy Hook, NJ
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> From: 	Whitesavage & Lyle[SMTP:nickjean_at_speakeasy.org]
> 
> I would
> like to hear from anyone who is able to switch regularly from feathered
> to unfeathered paddles.  It may be that the key to the one example I
> know of a person  switching techniques at the drop of a hat is in
> switching from a greenland paddle to a euro paddle; perhaps the
> different feel of the greenland paddle and paddling style provides the
> necessary physical cues to remind the body to use the correct bracing
> motions.
> 
> Does anyone think I can use both techniques?
> 
> Nick Lyle
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