RE: [Paddlewise] How was 2004?

From: PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 06:49:22 +1100
Mike wrote:; -
>while upside down, you swing the paddle out
>so it is perpendicular to the  boat (ie,
>sticking straight out from the boat), pull
>the paddle down while  doing a hip
>flick, and you pop right up.

G'Day Mike,

The Pawlatta has always worked for me, but a friend observed recently that
while I was swinging the paddle perpendicular to the boat it was mostly
above the water not in it. I think one of the reasons my 'screw roll', or
more accurately 'non extended paddle roll', seemed easier was that with the
proximal blade above the hull the distal blade was made to be in contact
with the water throughout the roll, giving a bit more support.

Anyway it was a pleasant surprise!

All the best, PeterO
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