RE: [Paddlewise] Mind Experiments on a Cold Winter Day - Einstein was onto something

Craig wrote:
>Motorcyclists and skiers edge into a turn.
>Why do kayaks do it the other way around?

G'Day Craig,

Those were some interesting reflections. Your motor bike reference was very
pertinent. I'm learning to ride a motor bike to try and minimise my
greenhouse gas and was astonished at how many actions on a bike are quite
opposite to what I've been doing in a sea kayak.

Wrists
In a kayak while doing a sweep roll my wrists start off bent slightly
forward to set up the paddle blade
On a motor bike the accelerator wrist is bent slightly back to reduce the
risk of accidentally turning the accelerator full on

Posture
In a kayak: leaning forward with back and shoulders straight
On a motor bike: shoulders slumped forward for better control of direction

Turning
In a sea kayak (not a river kayak): look at the paddle blade in the water as
I turn my torso and take the blade around in a sweep.
On a motor bike: look in the direction I intend to turn

Expect there will be more comparisons while trying not to get confused
learning to ride this motor bike. Did find it was a really bad idea to try
and roll the bike or for that matter surf it:~)

All the best, PeterO
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