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

From: <kayakwriter_at_netscape.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 16:19:19 -0500
"PeterO" <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au> wrote:
>Matt thanks for the advice it sounds like a useful criterion for the
>decision to let go the paddle. SNIP
>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? :~)

Even as an agnostic, I'm thinking the appropriate manouvre for a 50 meter-plus wave might be: let go of the paddle with both hands, and clasp them palm-to-palm in front of you...

Philip
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