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/ ***************************************************************************
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/ ***************************************************************************
David, It shouldn't be a problem. I know a couple of people who paddle Greenland style in Capellas, and they have no problems. Don't be too obsessed with keeping your hands so low that you drag your knuckles across your skirt -- the inuit don't paddle that low. Find a comfortable stroke, and stick with it. Wayne -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ Wayne Smith wsmith16_at_snet.net Check out my sea kayaking & homebrewing page: http://pages.cthome.net/wsmith16/home.html ----- Original Message ----- From: David Scheckman <scheckmn_at_together.net> To: Paddlewise (E-mail) <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 3:07 PM Subject: [Paddlewise] greenland paddleing > 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/ ***************************************************************************
If you look *very* carefully at the pictures of Doug's kayak, just past the place where he stores the *Humungous* squid hunting knife, you'll notice that he has installed a mitre saw and a duct-tape dispenser which is incredibly handy when he needs to quickly cut a paddle in half. The duct tape keeps the paddle from splintering during the cutting operation, and the mitre saw not only cuts paddles, it helps to put tasteful 45 degree corners on the kelp that endlessly entwines his boat. (Sure, all of this adds another 50 kg to his boat... but the beauty of it all is that the kayak has enough mass to qualify for a drill rig platform license.) Does anyone have a recipe for drying mushrooms that doesn't leave them with the texture of vulcanized rubber when they are rehydrated? *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I've been looking at boats, and the Ellesmere is on my short list. How long have you been paddling it, and how do you like it? How is it for speed, tracking and maneuverability? I gather you have the keyhole cockpit. Did you try it with the ocean cockpit, too? I paddle a Romany now, and it has a keyhole cockpit, so that's probably what I'll look at. I still consider the euro my first choice paddle, but I find that I'm using the stick more and more. Especially since I've had rotator cuff impingement in both shoulders - it's really much gentler on the body. And it is much easier to roll and brace - it kind of feels like I'm cheating. (But if I feel too good about it, I can always try an offside roll - still haven't gotten that down.) Joan On Mon, 19 Mar 2001 12:54:47 -0800 "Rick Kincaid" <seapaddler_at_pipeline.com> writes: > I am currently paddling a Boreal Design Ellesmere. The Ellesmere has > a fairly high foredeck. Especially in the keyhole version. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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