Re: [Paddlewise] training ("versus" gear)

From: James <jimtibensky_at_fastmail.fm>
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 06:17:13 -0500
On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:29:19 +0100, "Tord Eriksson" <tord_at_tord.nu> said:
On Thursday 22 March 2007 20:35, Dave wrote:> Finally, having the gear
provides assurance (one reason why we gear sluts love it!) ... but a
false assurance if it is not complemented by training in how to use it.

Exactly! And that training has to be current, as we tend to forget. The
more complex the gear is, the more current the training has to be! Tord 




And the one piece of equipment that many people really don't spend
enough time learning to use is the kayak paddle!

And the body that operates it.


Jim
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