Maybe it could help Rick to scull not 90 degrees to the hull but more like 45 - 60 degrees from the bow. More relaxed, better for the shoulder, flatter back, and as stable. Dominique
Eee - is that a scull? I try and start people floating on their back with their head in the water and a more extreme arch to their back than they think they need while I "spot" them from the opposite side of the kayak. Then add in the high-brace scull maneuvre and gradually let them take over. I'll credit David Johnston for that one - is what he did to me and it works ;-)
The "pool noodle static brace" is also a nice intermediate training tool, too - little more floatation than paddle but not enough that you can totally ignore that back arch
to quote you, "lets off with their heads", would solve a lot of kayak problems
ReplyDeleteMaybe it could help Rick to scull not 90 degrees to the hull but more like 45 - 60 degrees from the bow. More relaxed, better for the shoulder, flatter back, and as stable.
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Eee - is that a scull? I try and start people floating on their back with their head in the water and a more extreme arch to their back than they think they need while I "spot" them from the opposite side of the kayak. Then add in the high-brace scull maneuvre and gradually let them take over. I'll credit David Johnston for that one - is what he did to me and it works ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat's the way I do it. These guys are really at the pool on their own while everyone gives them 1,000 suggestions.
ReplyDeleteSteve: I checked, and your solution is illegal in Wisconsin.
ReplyDeleteThe "pool noodle static brace" is also a nice intermediate training tool, too - little more floatation than paddle but not enough that you can totally ignore that back arch
ReplyDeletePoodle noodle, eh? New name to me.
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