Re: [Paddlewise] numb leg syndrome

> 
> Hi, guys, this is gypsykayak (aka sandy kramer from
> miami) visiting the 
> cayucochief  in mexico.
> 
>
> he said that i should work my legs in time with the
> paddle.  when i dig my 
> left paddle in I should put pressure on the left peg
> while easing back my 
> right let (kind of what i do with my hands on the
> paddle).
> 
> once i got the hang of it (not easy while trying to
> concentrate on torso 
> rotation) i was able to work in a nice easy rhythm.

Sandy,

 if you rotate your torso to the right (enough) when
you place the left paddle, you will automatically put
pressure on the left peg and ease off the right peg. 
Now you really only have to think about one thing!
(and the pressure from the foot adds power to your
stroke)

Caroline 



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