>My comment was "Rolling with some kind of inflatable device is no >easier than rolling with a paddle." I was talking about using the >inflatable device in lieu of a paddle not in addition to the paddle. I >teach new students the hip-snap movement by putting a >rigid foam paddle float in their hands and having them roll with >that. I chose this approach because it is less forgiving of poor >form. In other words you either use your hips or you swim. Why do you have them use the float instead of the paddle, if it's not easier? Easier setup/angle maintenance? >I sometimes have students use inflatable paddle floats to work out the >kinks in their normal rolls. We progress through lower and lower degrees of >inflation until they can perform the roll with great technique and form >with the uninflated float. I assume you're now talking about a paddle float ON a paddle... KeS _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Feb 14 2001 - 12:18:58 PST
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