Re: [Paddlewise] Feet - Back Paddling

I would not recommend back-paddling without a good rear-view mirror.
Most good bike shops can fix you up.

No worries.
-- 
Bradford R. Crain

Quoting PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_energysustained.com>:

> G'day,
>
> Can anyone tell me or give me a good reference to the proper technique for
> paddling backwards? The question I have is which leg should one
> straighten/engage with the footrest? Is it the one next to the side you are
> making the paddle stroke as in forward paddling? Or is it the side opposite?
> Does it matter?
>
> All the best, PeterO
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