on 7/8/07 01:16, john_at_outdoorplace.org at john_at_outdoorplace.org wrote: ... I > learned to face the draw side... UP. However, a friend > learned to edge the draw side DOWN. > > > What's your thinking? > Hi John, Why not use both? If you need to draw sideways in a hurry, for example to close the gap to a kayak to assist with a rescue, you can lean well out with the side of the kayak DOWN. This gives you reach but compromises stability, work up to it. Then, as you draw strongly towards the paddle, roll the hull until the side is UP, allows water to shed. This takes practise as you are gaining support off a vertical paddle, but it is a dynamic stroke and can be done quickly. Give it a try, Cheers JKA -- John Kirk-Anderson Banks Peninsula NEW ZEALAND *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Aug 10 2007 - 23:58:15 PDT
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