[Paddlewise] Bad forward sweep

From: PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2002 17:38:25 +1100
G'Day,

My forward sweep is not good!

When stationary I can get a forward sweep to move a sea kayak about 45
degrees but when moving the forward sweep gives only about 20 degrees - less
on choppy water unless I'm on top of a wave. This compares with 90 degrees
rotation for a reverse sweep whether moving or stationary. Attempts to do
better wind up improving nothing but my roll:~). Can anyone tell me what
should be possible and suggest techniques to improve without too much
capsizing. I'm finding this to be one of the most difficult manovers -
harder than learning how to roll in fact!

All the best and thanks, PeterO

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