Re: [Paddlewise] Forward paddling, paddle length and cocked wrists

From: <JSpinner_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 09:39:32 EDT
In a message dated 5/9/01 8:36:04 AM, rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au writes:

<< As a novice I can't and should not try to do justice to our

instructor's lesson, except that some long held beliefs were dispelled. Most

of the failings in technique were ones I'd heard many times such as the

need to rotate the body and to lift the paddle out near the hip. Some points

shone out.  >>
Peter,
    I would really like to hear more comment on what you learned. What, "long 
held beliefs were dispelled?" You don't have to say they were yours, just 
what were the ones that stuck out to you. The other thing is what criteria 
did she give for judging paddle length?

Joan
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