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Re: more questions on edging

Posted By: skip
Date: Monday, 19 July 2004, at 1:02 p.m.

In Response To: Re: more questions on edging (mike allen)

: it's usually not the trim. take the same yak(s) and paddle backward - exactly
: the same thing happens in reverse, hehe - it's good practice and exercise
: to do this as the yak spins around anyway - play and then let it spin back
: forwards.

: it's caused by boat design characteristics but is remedied by stroke or yak
: reconfiguration.

Mike:

I've paddled my Prijon Yukon Expedition backwards and strangely I felt it was easier to control that way [Yak reconfiguration - reverse the seat? :-)] The Yuk Ex is a river tripping boat that seems different from everything else. WW paddlers think it more of a sea yak and sea kayakers think it more of a WW yak.

I did 9 miles yesterday on a class I-II river and tried the suggestions given here. They were a big help and I'm sure I'm on the right track. Thanks again to everyone for their help. I also plan to get instruction from the local paddling club in an August class. Seems to me the Yuk Ex is a boat that will let you know if your technique isn't all it should be.

Messages In This Thread

more questions on edging
skip -- Wednesday, 14 July 2004, at 5:05 p.m.

Re: sweep
Randy Knauff -- Wednesday, 14 July 2004, at 6:40 p.m.

Re: more questions on edging
Reg Lake -- Wednesday, 14 July 2004, at 7:00 p.m.

Common problem
Mick -- Wednesday, 14 July 2004, at 8:16 p.m.

other techs
mike allen -- Wednesday, 14 July 2004, at 8:32 p.m.

Re: other techs, oh yeah
mike allen -- Thursday, 15 July 2004, at 2:42 p.m.

Re: more questions on edging *NM*
skip -- Thursday, 15 July 2004, at 11:26 a.m.

Re: more questions on edging
skip -- Thursday, 15 July 2004, at 11:29 a.m.

Re: more questions on edging
Robert Woodard -- Thursday, 15 July 2004, at 1:51 p.m.

Even with hips
Ed K. -- Friday, 16 July 2004, at 1:27 p.m.

Re: Even with hips
Robert Woodard -- Friday, 16 July 2004, at 2:29 p.m.

Re: Even with hips
Reg Lake -- Friday, 16 July 2004, at 4:13 p.m.

Re: more questions on edging
Rick C -- Friday, 16 July 2004, at 2:29 p.m.

Re: more questions on edging
Ben -- Monday, 19 July 2004, at 12:36 a.m.

Re: more questions on edging
mike allen -- Monday, 19 July 2004, at 12:18 p.m.

Re: more questions on edging
skip -- Monday, 19 July 2004, at 1:02 p.m.

Re: more questions on edging
mike allen -- Monday, 19 July 2004, at 2:23 p.m.

Re: more questions on edging
Robert Woodard -- Monday, 19 July 2004, at 8:16 p.m.

Re: more questions on edging
mike allen -- Wednesday, 21 July 2004, at 12:47 a.m.

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