Re: [Paddlewise] Greenland Style Paddles

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2004 13:22:31 -0400
On 3 Sep 2004 at 19:06, Scott Hilliard wrote:

> The general technique, as I
> understand and practice it, is performed with the elbows held low and
> along side the paddlers torso. 

This sounds like what Van Doren teaches and isn't what is described 
on the QajaqUSA forum.  I once observed him teaching this to a group 
of paddlers and wondered what the heck he was doing.  

The standard technique as most of us practice it is not that 
different than using a Euro paddle.  The main differences are in the 
way the paddle is held and the angle the blade is at in the water.

Mike
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