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

From: Alex Ferguson <a.ferguson_at_chem.canterbury.ac.nz>
Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 08:49:58 +1200
>I also learnt:-
>
>- Not to push the paddle forward with the top hand as it is wasteful of
>energy using movement to reduce the power of the stroke.

Interesting, we have one racing/touring paddler of long years of experience 
advocating the push - emphasising it. I've noticed with new paddlers, 
getting them to add "push" and how their speed goes up as you talk to them 
(on the water).

????????

Alex
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Alex (Sandy) Ferguson
Chemistry Department
University of Canterbury
New Zealand

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