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Re: Greenland Paddle

Posted By: Wayne Smith
Date: Wednesday, 1 November 2000, at 8:21 a.m.

In Response To: Greenland Paddle (Will)

: Last summer I took a Greenland style skills class with Fern Usen (a great
: teacher!) and I just a got a Greenland style paddle, which I love. I'm
: curious though, given that so many techniques involve moving one's hands
: around on the paddle, does anyone use a leash with these paddles? What
: about pogies?
: Thanks,
: Will

Will,

I don't know of anyone who paddles with a Greenland paddle that uses a leash. At least none that I can think of at the moment. I certainly wouldn't, because of the possibility of getting tangled in it while doing some of the more advanced rolls or braces. Same for pogies --- they would seriously hamper your technique. I just use a pair of thin neoprene gloves. Works for me.

Wayne

Messages In This Thread

Greenland Paddle
Will -- Wednesday, 1 November 2000, at 8:06 a.m.

Re: Greenland Paddle
Wayne Smith -- Wednesday, 1 November 2000, at 8:21 a.m.

Getting tangled?
Brian Nystrom -- Wednesday, 1 November 2000, at 10:44 a.m.

Re: Getting tangled?
Wayne Smith -- Wednesday, 1 November 2000, at 1:12 p.m.

Re: Getting tangled?
Greg Stamer -- Wednesday, 1 November 2000, at 2:00 p.m.

Re: Getting tangled?
Brian Nystrom -- Thursday, 2 November 2000, at 4:50 p.m.

Storm Paddle Leash
mike allen ---> -- Thursday, 2 November 2000, at 5:38 p.m.

Re: Getting tangled?
Kent LeBoutillier -- Friday, 3 November 2000, at 6:19 a.m.

Easy, inexpensive wrist leashes
Brian Nystrom -- Friday, 3 November 2000, at 11:49 a.m.

Re: Easy, inexpensive wrist leashes
Shawn Baker -- Friday, 3 November 2000, at 6:35 p.m.

Re: Easy, inexpensive wrist leashes
Kent LeBoutillier -- Monday, 6 November 2000, at 6:24 a.m.

Sail tie link
Brian Nystrom -- Monday, 6 November 2000, at 1:27 p.m.

Re: Leash sketch
dave Houser -- Monday, 13 November 2000, at 12:59 a.m.

Re: Leash sketch
FBC -- Monday, 13 November 2000, at 6:34 p.m.

Re: Greenland Paddle
Robert Woodard -- Wednesday, 1 November 2000, at 2:57 p.m.

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