[Paddlewise] Subject: Re: Some basic questions for a (re)-beginner

on 5/8/03 2:22 pm, PaddleWise at owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net wrote:

> From: "alex" <al.m_at_3web.net>
> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Some basic questions for a (re)-beginner
> 
> Yes, "push" hand should have relaxed grip, almost open.  Still I have to
> close the grip to rotate the shaft before pushing it forward.  Interesting
> (PeterO wrote) that with vertical stroke shaft rotation really feels less in
> the wrist, but blade has to be turned around it's axis anyway, hasn't it?.
> Rotation (of the shaft) is still there, as I understand - just can be done
> using other joints/movements rather than solely by wrist rotation.

With the right technique you shouldn't have to use your wrist at all to use
a feathered blade, also keep a 'loose' grip and learn to open the pushing
hand from time to time (every 15 minutes or so?) to flex the muscles,
tendons, etc.

Never learn to use a paddle with unfeathered blades... Very dangerous when
if out at sea the wind picks up. OK for soft inland paddlers perhaps, who
stay within their depth so they can walk to shore if they see ripples on the
water ;-) 

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