[Paddlewise] Edging

Hello all,
I've been trying out the S & G Merganser that I've built for my wife. Our
other kayak, a Nautiraid GR 520 it is just too wide and stable to edge, so
you could say that with the Merganser, it's my first attempt at edging.
What I've noticed is this; I can edge the boat on it's starboard side and
keep it there with no problem while paddling, but I can't seem to keep it
edged on the port side.
Does anyone else experience this and are there any in or out of water
exercises that may help? I presume it is a problem with suppleness or
straightness of my back. I've checked that I'm sitting dead centre on the
keel and my seat is absolutely symetric. When not trying to edge, the boat
has no list either way.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions. I may not be able to further discuss
this, as I'm leaving to go paddling in Wales on wednesday morning, but at
worst I'll read any replies when I get back.

Thanks,

Kevin Dyer



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