Re: [Paddlewise] Kayak surfing question

In a message dated 7/19/00 2:42:19 PM Central Daylight Time, 
bonnyweeboaty_at_yahoo.com writes:

<< while broached
 and sliding in sideways (edging into the wave and bracing), it's a
 *high brace* that you want to use in this postion, not a low brace >>

I have heard several people recommend using the low brace rather than the 
high brace in that situation.  Their point was that a shoulder dislocation 
was more likely with the high brace (in the surf situation) especially if you 
let your elbow on the bracing side get up and away from your side (easy to do 
if you do not practice your brace).

What are your reasons for not using the low brace?

Does using an extended brace with a Greenland paddle make any difference in 
the choice of braces to use?  Do you even try to go to extended braces in the 
surf?

I do not have much surfing experience, but in the past I have used the high 
brace when broached and side surfing. I was thinking of working on a change 
to the low brace because of the shoulder dislocation comments.  Is it worth 
the effort to try to switch from my natural instincts?

Mark J. Arnold
MJAkayaker_at_aol.com
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