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Re: And a question
Posted By: Don Beale In Response To: Re: And a question (M. Hamilton)
Date: Saturday, 7 October 2000, at 9:58 p.m.
Thats kind of what I was doing in the whitewater boat, except I was concentrating on differentiating between the two styles. They also had me do a little "back-brace" if I didnt quite make it all the way up on a C to C. Kind of like sculling your way up...
Got the wetsuit fixed, $20 at the local alteration shop. I took it and showed them and they said "no problem". Looks like they did a good job, too. Back to putting off the drytop for awhile... It'll be interesting to re-read this when the water gets cold!
: You are noticing things now as a result of your increased experience. It
: isn't so much an issue with rolling, as you simply adapt to each kayak,
: but certainly a layed back sweep is harder to do. Some seem to think that
: leaning back is taboo for some reason, but there are many maneuvers other
: than rolling that require this ability. Paddling is dynamic, and anything
: that restricts your movement is not so good. For rolling you'll tend to
: snap quickly in more of a C to C style with these high seat backs. I think
: high seat backs are what the market demands, as beginners seem to think
: they offer more support. Try using any one of a number of aftermarket back
: bands. High volume kayaks with high rear decks are harder to fit for
: performance for obvious reasons, but they have their benefits too. With
: your rolls Don, try varying your sweep vs snap. For example, try one where
: you sweep all the way aft with paddle on surface, coming up fully leaning
: back. Then try sweeping only 20 degrees or so then snapping. I think
: you'll find that both styles are good provided you keep the head in the
: water and protect the shoulder. By mixing things up I think you'll find
: yourself flexible and easily adaptable to different kayaks. Keep us
: posted.
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