RE: [Paddlewise] Speaking of big waves.....

From: PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 06:38:02 +1100
Jackie wrote:
>Waves as high as 50 feet expected to reach hawaii today

Matt wrote:
>The trick is to be willing let the paddle go with the
>in wave hand if the upwelling is so strong you can't
>hold your elbow into your side at any time during the
>brace.

G'Day Matt and Jackie,

Matt thanks for the advice it sounds like a useful criterion for the
decision to let go the paddle. Also thanks to all the others who answered my
post.

>From what I've gathered think I'll try low braces for waves under a meter
and high braces for anything over - does that sound right? Jackie how about
50 metres? :~)

All the best, PeterO
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