In a message dated 1/31/00 9:35:03 PM Pacific Standard Time, rob_cookson_at_mindspring.com writes: > I find that > extending the paddle increases the strain on that shoulder in addition to > the disadvantages of having changed your grip. > > Most people in most boats with enough instruction and practice can establish > a reliable roll without changing their hand position, if they have the > desire. On the other hand: Most people in most boats with enough instruction and practice can establish a reliable roll which will not unduly strain their shoulder, regardless of their hand position, if they have the desire. Sorry, Rob. I couldn't resist. But it is true; there should be no strain with an extended paddle roll. Watch the Greenlanders roll -- extended. Do what works, but be kind to your body. :^) Harold *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Feb 01 2000 - 09:49:57 PST
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