alex wrote: (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. This same technique can also be used with a low angle paddling stroke. The wrist-forearm connection stays straight. The paddle is rotated by raising the forearm of the control hand by bending at the elbow. Using this technique, there is no need to ever use the "motorcycle throttle" movement that so many of us were originally taught. Steve Holtzman Southern CA *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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