Re: [Paddlewise] Mariner XT (oops, mistake)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Broze" <mkayaks_at_oz.net>
Subject: Mariner XT (I assume you meant Mariner Express or Mariner XL)

Ooops, sorry, Matt and all.  I meant Merlin XT.

> Your knees don't always need to be in the pocket. In fact, most of the
time
> they shouldn't be there. New paddlers often try to keep them there at all
> times and all that usually happens is they lose blood circulation in the
> legs or pinch a nerve in their butt and soon their legs go to sleep. Best
to
> bicycle on the pedals alternately bending and straightening the legs,
> straightening your leg and pushing on the pedal on the same side you are
> taking the stroke on.

I didn't know that.
>
Janet


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