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Re: Its the sweep I'm missing

Posted By: Don Beale
Date: Monday, 11 September 2000, at 1:44 p.m.

In Response To: Been where you are (Carl Tjerandsen)

Thats for sure. I'll keep at it, and also see if I can get into a class. Thanks to all for the encouragement and tips!

: Don,

: Just a thought: Use of a paddle float is a mixed blessing for the learner. On
: the one hand it allows integration of the sequence of steps, "puts it
: all together", and gives the learner a flush of success and
: encouragement. On the down side it can get the user into a habit of
: treating the loom as if it were a chin-up bar. As the float is deflated,
: the learner, who is used to the luxury of pulling down on the loom (which
: is supported by the float) throughout the sweep, will increasingly dive
: the paddle. The diving paddle guarantees success in the "sea to
: sea" roll (start in the sea -end in the sea). I know. I have been an
: expert in this technique. Seidman's book (Is it called Fundamentals of Sea
: Kayaking?)has an excellent discussion of the causes of and remedies for
: the diving paddle. You will get this mastered.

: Carl

Messages In This Thread

Rolling (lack of) progress
Don Beale -- Sunday, 10 September 2000, at 8:06 p.m.

Been where you are
Carl Tjerandsen -- Monday, 11 September 2000, at 12:23 p.m.

Re: Its the sweep I'm missing
Don Beale -- Monday, 11 September 2000, at 1:44 p.m.

Re: And also the sculling brace
Don Beale -- Monday, 11 September 2000, at 1:52 p.m.

Re: And also the sculling brace
tom -- Monday, 11 September 2000, at 8:41 p.m.

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