Michael Daly schrieb:

Learn to do the high brace with your elbows kept down and close to your
body.

Is it actually still called a high brace then? Maybe it's all more of a
communication/naming problem. I seem to meet about the same number of
people who tell me that I should stay well clear of the high brace
(e.g., William Not Bill Nealy), as of those who tell me that it's
essential to have (e.g. you or
http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?51 ). It's hard to
get a clear opinion.

Aside from that - I guess my original question was resolved by
http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/s...ml?category=16 - lots
to do during the winter.

Thanks,
Jakob