I wish I could have spent more time chasing after Jim when he was out here, I'm sure it would help my stroke! I think I keep a really narrow grip on my paddle, which I figure isn't very efficient, but I just seem to like it. I don't think anyone would call me a slow paddler and I've always made my destination, so things can't be all bad! Finally got my internet service working again after only 3 weeks!!! -----Original Message----- My two cents worth An efficient stroke is one that works well, not necessarily one that looks 'correct.' All my paddling life people have said my stroke stinks, but I know it is efficient because I have won races from 500 meters to 35 miles. What is different about my stroke is that it is very deep, has a relatively low cadence and it ends about a foot or so out from the side of the boat a bit farther behind my hip than is classically taught. Jim Tibensky *************************************************************************** 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 Thu Jul 09 2009 - 04:08:20 PDT
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