Re: [Paddlewise] Sculling Brace

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Fereira" <jaf30_at_cornell.edu>
To: <mjamja_at_earthlink.net>; "Paddlewise" <Paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Sculling Brace
> Keep your offboard arm very loose.  A problem that a lot of people
>have is that they lock their elbow as they're starting to go over which
>makes it difficult to keep the paddle from diving.Think of hanging
 >underneath the paddle shaft.

The only small thing I can add to an amazingly clear explanation of a not so
clear skill is to  grasp the paddle shaft gently.  I usually grasp it with
just my thumb and forefinger when practicing.  The gently grasp helps me
focus and stay loose. Unfortunately I don't think I am quite so elegant and
loose while sculling up after dumping the boat reaching for a snack from my
paddling partner.
Jim et al
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