On 17 Apr 2005 at 21:37, Bob Volin wrote: > I agree > that it's possible to get the draw done without rotating, but I feel > that it's very awkward that way. I suggest trying it both ways -- > facing straight ahead and rotated sharply in the direction of the > draw. Some find it awkward but I don't. Since the main direction of motion is still forward, I prefer to keep my body turned that way. > And see ... > http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/Pages/ExpertCenter/Propulsion/Propul > sion-4.shtml The bottom photo shows more or less what I tried to describe; with the lower hand closer in the paddle shaft would be more vertical. The top photo shows the paddler with his arm somewhat higher than I like. It's odd that they refer to the latter position as having a torso rotated. The paddler really has little rotation and the head is really turned. Mike *************************************************************************** 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 Apr 19 2005 - 18:16:40 PDT
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