Here's my somewhat simpler explanation: If we accept that, when paddling forward, one should be pushing on the footpeg that is on the same side where the paddle is planted, the converse should be true for reverse paddling: one should be pushing against the backband with one's lower back - perhaps pushing a bit harder on the side of the stroke, if that is possible. Regards, Erik ________________________________ Steve Cramer wrote: As an experiment: Sit in a swivel chair. Place one foot on the floor and hold the other up a few inches (or cm if you prefer). Push with the foot on the floor. Which way does the chair rotate? If your paddle were in the water on that side, which way would the boat go? How about the other side? On 5/11/2011 6:26 PM, PeterO wrote: > 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? *************************************************************************** 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 May 12 2011 - 07:39:42 PDT
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