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/ ***************************************************************************
> 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 While this may be true, what is the advantage of extending a western paddle if you are not using it to get more support? My point is that a sweep roll should be 90% hips and 10% arms (no this is not meant to be an exact ratio). When you extend the paddle I assume it is to change that ratio and allow the arms/shoulders to do more work. But yes, whatever floats (rights?) your boat. The only bad roll is the one that leaves you with your head underwater. cheers -- Rob Cookson http://www.3hats.com *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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