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

From: <FoldingBoats_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 11:32:13 EDT
ralph diaz: ... The tendency is definitely toward shorter paddles.  I once advised use of inordinate length paddles for folding singles and doubles.  But I have come down probably around 40 cm from the 240 and 250-60 respectively. ...

Ralph Hoehn: You're using 200s for singles and 210s-220s for doubles? I'd be very interested in more details on the technique you use with what paddle length for what beam! I coming down to 220s and am wondering whether I might go even shorter and introduce a bit of a slide to the stroke in some of the beamier boats I paddle. What do you think, tocayo?

Best regards,
Ralph

Ralph C. Hoehn
Ralph_at_PouchBoats.com
www.PouchBoats.com

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