Re: [Paddlewise] followup on upside down paddles

From: Shawn W. Baker <baker_at_montana.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 14:43:40 -0600
Kirk Olsen wrote:

> Yup.  I can get across the pool while upside down, with a 90 degree
> feather.  I agree, it's another silly thing to do while relaxing upside down.

Impressive!

> Can you paddle with the paddle in the air, above the boat, while upside
> down.  supposedly this is a greenlander trick.  I've tried it and can't
> claim success, yet.

Haven't ever tried it, but it sounds like I should next week!  The only way I
could propel myself very well with a 60* feathered paddle was to bring one blade
out of the water.  It was really strange, though, paddling "backwards" to go
forward.

Shawn

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