Roo wrote in message . ..
On Tue, 11 May 2004 16:12:14 +0100, Roo wrote:

Hi All

It has been a while. Mind you a uk group didn't seem particularly
useful on the other side of the world.

How's this for starters?

x-posted from ukrgb-----------

Perhaps we should be asking what attributes are required to be the
best river runner (or playboater, slalomist, raft guide, sprinter, sea
kayaker etc.) you can be?

I'll start with 2 points I consider important for a river runner:

1) Ability to focus on the right line and not the nasty consequences.

2) A measured but reactionary paddling style.

3) ....

Cruised out in a river racer last night (on flat water).

I think that point 1 still stands. and point 2, given the number of
times I wobbled, I'm a bit of a novice with these tippy things you
see.

3) Focus on the forward stroke and the edging of the boat.
4) Good posture must be maintained for stroke efficiency.
5) .....

I spent a great deal of time trying to silence my stroke. Anyone got
any tips to reduce the "plop" noise. I couldn't work out the best
entry point for the blade? (Knackered Assymetrics) The fellas using
wings seemed to be much quieter......
On the sea it is an entry exit thing that just comes. You should see
no splash unless you are sprinting and no trail of water off your
blade.
Now that is quietly paddling along, not rock hopping or ripping down a
river.
Good luck
Alex


5) have all the toys to get you out of trouble , all the skills with
those toys accompanied by the experiance ( Wisdom ) never to need it.