Re: [Paddlewise] Sculling Brace

From: Kirk Olsen <kork4_at_cluemail.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 13:30:30 -0500
On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:13:06 -0600, "Mark Arnold" <mjamja_at_earthlink.net>
said:
> Yesterday I was trying to help someone with their sculling brace....  However,
> whenever he tried to lower himself so that all his body was in the water
> the paddle would quickly dive and he would lose all support.  
> Fortunately he has a good roll and despite about 6 capsizes never had to
> wet exit.  

When sculling have him think "spread the peanut butter on the soft
bread".
I find the paddle blade angle to be about the same angle that I use when
making a sandwich, mmm food...

If I'm not making a little bit of surface splashing the blade isn't
angled right.

-- 
  Kirk Olsen
  kork4_at_cluemail.com
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