In a message dated 7/14/00 5:14:01 AM, kevin_at_yourplanetearth.org writes: << (snip) We are not used to using lateral hip rotation to accomplish anything physical. (snip) I can't think of any other sport or physical endeavor that requires the same lateral rotational motion as hipsnapping in kayaking. Can you? >> Agreed. We tend to move through the world in two dimensions. Rock climbing, gymnastics and dancing are the only two examples (nod to Mel) that I can think of that use the hips in lateral movement. While the arms and hands can help some hand rolls, the majority, I believe are best served with a lifting of the body that sets up or rather winds up the hip snap. The hands and arms then serve to maximize the upper body's resistance to movement while the boat is pulled beneath the body with the hips. (my limited experience only). Jed *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Jul 14 2000 - 08:22:01 PDT
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