Hello, My name is Mark Sanders. I started paddling about 8 months ago and am eager to learn more about the sport of Kayaking. I've been reading your posts for a couple of weeks and really enjoy all the great information. If I may ask my first of a string of silly newbie question, I'd like to know if anyone out there ever surf lands their kayaks backwards? I have been playing around close to the surf line in albeit small waves, but I like the idea of being able to see the waves coming at me and having the higher volume end of my kayak toward the incoming waves. Also this way my paddle is in a better position ie mostly using the front of the blade to correct my position while still using the momentum of the waves to carry me in. The beach although behind me is usually stationary, whereas the waves seem to keep moving around. I realize this may not work in all situations, but I thought I'd ask. *************************************************************************** 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 Thu Mar 13 2003 - 06:00:20 PST
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