Peter O writes: >>This makes me feel like a wimp but also seems to work. The technique doesn't seem right. Is there a better way? Why doesn't it seem right, but seems to work?? In mixed conditions a shorter stroke with a shallow shaft angle can work just fine. there's less time for the mixed water to catch a blade if it's short and shallow and with a higher RPM you can get the same amount of speed as with a long, deep stroke. This is a standard of Greenland technique. The shorter, shallow stroke can also be converted into a brace or supportive stroke more easily than a deep, long stroke, perfect for mixed conditions. Don't fix what ain't broke. Hope this helps. Steve Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe N 45º 39' 47" 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr. W 122º 36' 16" Portland, OR 97217 Web: www.aldercreek.com Phone: 503.285.0464 Email: aldercreek_at_qwest.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "PeterO" <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au> To: "'Paddlewise'" <Paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 2:39 AM Subject: [Paddlewise] Clapotis technique > G'Day, > > I'm after advice (again!) please! > > At the moment I move from strong forward paddling strokes in "organised" > waves to short and more rapid shallow angle strokes when in clapotis of > about the same height (1-1.5meters). This makes me feel like a wimp but also > seems to work. The technique doesn't seem right. Is there a better way? > > All the best, PeterO > > *************************************************************************** > 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Feb 04 2002 - 10:16:09 PST
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