Re: [Paddlewise] Kayak surfing question - low/high brace

From: Melissa <bonnyweeboaty_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 17:44:43 -0700 (PDT)
--- Outfit3029_at_aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 7/19/00 11:39:05 PM !!!First Boot!!!,
> klemick_at_home.com 
> writes:
> 
> << Is there a website on bracing that shows drawings or photos, I'm a
>  novice and some of the jargon is difficult to follow........

>> bob klemick >>


and Bruce McC replied [heavily snipped]:

> 
>  How about this...

> ...The paddle blade has two faces.  

> ...knuckles down...

>  Knuckles down, back face to water, low brace.
> 
>   Remember LOW DOWN.



> ...knuckles up

>   ...Knuckles up, power face to water, high brace.
> 
>   Remember HIGH UP.
>

and I say:  

More important jargon to remember:  Trashed. Maytaged. Rag Doll Mode.

Definition(s):  You'll learn soon enough!  ;-)

Melissa


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