On Wed, 8 Sep 2004 08:57:57 -0800, "Bob Carter" <revkayak_at_aptalaska.net> said: > I am wondering how you brace with the bow paddle. I seems the > especially on a high brace your arm would be in an exaggerated or > awkward position. I also wonder about sculling. Bracing is no problem, both low and high braces. It does require a change in body position, dropping the onside elbow more than with a straight paddle for high braces. Low braces are essentially the same body position. For robust sculling, body just above the water stuff, I feel stronger with the bow. I can comfortably get below the paddle sculling away merrily. Cross bow rudders are also entertaining because you can do them with a single hand, bracing the out of water blade against your shoulder. I've only done this for fun, I wouldn't let go of the paddle in interesting conditions. I'll bring my bow paddle to the Mystic Arctic Boat weekend if anyone here is going and wants to try it. Kirk -- Kirk Olsen *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Sep 08 2004 - 10:26:26 PDT
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