Re: [Paddlewise] sculling brace

From: Steve Scherrer <flatpick_at_teleport.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 12:58:07 -0800
Peter writes:

> Can anyone tell me what are the disadvantages of breaking the rules and
> using the power face upwards during a sculling brace?


Disadvantage: having to change your grip on the shaft. You'll want to
maintain the same, normal grip so you don't spend time changing back and
forth.  Imagine having to spin your paddle 180º everytime you wanna brace?

learn to feather your blade angle and all is well. It only takes a slight
change in wrist/elbow position to make the desired change in blade angle.
Then to go from brace to forward or reverse paddling is a snap.

Or get a (symetric) Greenland paddle!  ;-)

steve


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