Re: [Paddlewise] Dynamic Stability

Hi Matt,

I'm not aware of it's use as a professional term, just kayak jargon. I 
referenced it from an instructional DVD by Simon Westgarth called 
Genotype 2. I've seen and heard it around for awhile but do not know 
who specifically coined that phrase. I thought it useful to the 
discussion to suggest another course of effective boat control for 
those of us not using long paddles. Rephrasing the concept:

Lower body tension
Posture
Positive pressure on the blade
Proactive versus reactive paddling
Use of the water's features to go where you want to

My take on this is that the kayak, person and paddle are a unit and 
when we adopt key elements of the above at the right time to be where 
we want to be. I'm jujst guessing but I believe the Dynamic part refers 
to multiple concepts with an additional play on the immediate 
environment, while stability is the end result. Anyone else heard this?
Cheers,

Rob

-----Original Message-----
From: MATT MARINER BROZE <marinerkayaks_at_msn.com>
Subject: [Paddlewise] Dynamic Stability


Physical Therapy's definition of Dynamic Stability:

1. the ability that the body regains balance at the moment of giving any
perturbation.
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