Joe wrote >Well, keeping the paddle shaft vertical IS more efficient, >but here in NJ we have always taught to do so without >bringing the arm higher than the shoulder or perhaps the neck. >Going higher almost always invites shoulder dislocations or >similar injuries. G'Day Joe and Paddlewise, Is there a case here for really short paddle shafts? I moved to a vertical stroke with lots of body rotation four years ago to stop elbow stiffness and for efficiency. I was taught to pass my hand above my eyes and suspect that this means that my upper arm is going ever so slightly above my shoulder. Haven't had shoulder problems, but don't want them either! Would it be practical to shorten the paddle sufficiently that you could have a truly vertical stroke in which the hand passes below the eyes and the upper arm is consequently below the shoulder? All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Jan 18 2005 - 01:27:32 PST
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