I am currently paddling a Boreal Design Ellesmere. The Ellesmere has a fairly high foredeck. Especially in the keyhole version. I've also paddled the Capella and don't think it's any higher. I'm paddling greenland style and find the the foredeck to be no problem at all. In fact, for me, it's hard to imagine going back to euro syle. You are right it takes the stress off the writ, elbow, and shoulder joints. Rolls are easier, braces solid and the technique is fun. On 19 Mar 2001, at 15:07, David Scheckman wrote: > Hi, I"m interested in experimenting with greenland paddles,and > paddleing technique but I'm afraid the foredeck of my boat is too > high. It's a fibergalss P&H Capella . Anybody out there familiar with > this boat who can give me advice? I'm looking to ease the burden on > my overused wrists, shoulders and elbows. Thanks, David Scheckman > > ********************************************************************** > ***** 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/ > ********************************************************************** > ***** *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Mar 19 2001 - 12:55:30 PST
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