In a message dated 4/4/00 6:51:48 AM, ptreby_at_ozemail.com.au writes: << I can't think of any real reason why the blade has to plane on the surface in a roll. The surface is just the highest level on which the blade can sweep. If conditions on the surface are turbulent, as in storm, wind, why not have the blade plane lower, out of all that? >> I believe it is not necessary for the blade to plane at the surface, nor is it always desirable to do so. It is an indication of good upperbody position and strong hip rotation if one can roll consistently with the paddle planing on the surface or just above because it shows that the paddle is not being used for lift during the sweep part of the stroke. Also available paddle leverage is optimized and the speed or the roll can be reduced with the paddle blade at the surface during the post-sweep phase of the Sweep Roll. Jed *************************************************************************** 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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