Re: [Paddlewise] Pool Session Report (longish)

Andree asks:
> However, I was surprised my my instructor trainer in my whitewater course
> serveral years ago who encouraged me to plane my blade under the
> water....and it worked.
> 
> So...has anyone else played with this?
> 


Yes, the paddle blade is best moved out <sweep> in a diving angle.  This dumps any resistance for the blade to move OUT to the side and provides a very stable surface once out there.  If you video tape GREAT roll models you will see the blade angle is actually diving or neutral.

Steve <done with Coastal IDW last weekend, WW ICE this weekend> =:-o) Scherrer
Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe
250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr
Portland, OR  97217

Phone: 503.285.0464
Fax: 503.285.0106
Web site: http://www.aldercreek.com
Email: acks_at_teleport.com


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andree Hurley" <ahurley_at_viewit.com>
To: <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2000 9:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Pool Session Report (longish)


> I totally agree with the motion of the lower body in the roll. I like to
> teach a good low brace (J-lean or boat tilt followed by a good snap (head 
> dink, or knee-bone-to-the-chin-bone, or drop the head and the knee
> magically comes up)), followed by a high brace and sweep, and then show
> how the roll is composed of these elements. (only from upside down).
> 
> I always have the student tap three times the paddleblade on the surface
> so they know it is up there.
> 
> However, I was surprised my my instructor trainer in my whitewater course
> serveral years ago who encouraged me to plane my blade under the
> water....and it worked.
> 
> So...has anyone else played with this?
> 
> Since I learned the sweep-roll first, this is my default, and I find it
> the easiest to do in my sea kayak.
> 
> 
> Andree Hurley
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> 
> 
> 
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