Jochen said: <snip> <<<Paddling is a great way to avoid shoulder dislocations also. You build up this delta muscle on the shoulder and so far this muscle got its basic strength, so dislocations are less probable. happy paddling - Jochen>>> This is true. There are other shoulder development programs. I'm picking up a rowing machine in the new year. I also find storm paddling very conducive to strong shoulder development. After a few hours out (you know, those trips where the last few minutes find you actually grunting with every stroke) really push the physicality and with good rest and recovery norms after, with ice-downs, well...you just get stronger. Some of us do have native strength in the shoulders, and can often take more chances. The folks I see dislocating shoulders (in surf) are the ones who are not competent or familiar in the surf zone to begine with (wave mechanics, rolling form, etc.), and physically not up to the waves. Proper shoulder defense is only part of the equation. Doug L *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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