[Paddlewise] New to paddling

> From: "sc" <sc_at_gci.net>
> To: "Casale, Richard" <rcasale_at_apa.org>, "PaddleWise Mailing List
>   \(E-mail\)" <PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net>
> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] New to Paddling (my response)
>
> Richard,
> welcome to the world of paddling --
> it sounds like you have put considerable thought into what type of boat
you
> want; my only recommendation then is to not be in any hurry to buy one.
> EG -- take every opportunity you can to try out as many boats as you can.
> This will either confirm your desire for the Pungo, or it may open your
eyes
> to other possibilities.
>
> As far as the paddle goes, there are many misconceptions about paddle
> length -- bottom line -- when you are seated in the boat, you want the
> paddle to enter the water horizontally next to your feet.  Imagine a line
> from your footrest through the hull, that is the point where your paddle
> blade should enter the water for the most efficient paddling.  That said,
> only you can gauge what then becomes the correct paddle length.  Again,
try
> out as many as you can.
>
> Hope that helps,
> Scott Simpson
> Anchorage Alaska
>
> "There is always one more thing you can do to influence any situation"
> Lt. Gen Harold Moore, USA (Ret)


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