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Paddling with leg rowing Intha fishermen of Inle lake in Myanmar

Started by Myanmar Sup, June 14, 2019, 12:19:47 PM

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Myanmar Sup

I have compiled a video of a 2 day SUP session on Inle lake in the mountainous Shan state of Myanmar.
I have been paddling with some local fishermen who are kwown for rowing with one leg and I swapped my board with their traditional boat.
I followed them in their fishing activities.



Night Wing

An interesting video to watch. I found it quite unique to see how these guys row/paddle with one leg.

Thanks for sharing the video.
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TallDude

Thank's for posting. My mother in law was born there, so I always forward your videos. She loves seeing it again. Beautiful place!
It's not overhead to me!
8'8" L-41 ST and a whole pile of boards I rarely use.

Myanmar Sup

Quote from: Night Wing on June 14, 2019, 02:41:47 PM
An interesting video to watch. I found it quite unique to see how these guys row/paddle with one leg.

Thanks for sharing the video.

Thank you Night Wing.
Yes you're right, I haven't seen this rowing technique anywhere else so far. It is part of the unique environment of this beautiful place.

Myanmar Sup

Quote from: TallDude on June 14, 2019, 03:02:10 PM
Thank's for posting. My mother in law was born there, so I always forward your videos. She loves seeing it again. Beautiful place!

Thank you TallDude.
Yes this place is amazing. I have been there four times, including three SUP sessions, between February and April this year. I am not surprised that your mother in law loves it  :).

PonoBill

Foote 10'4X34", SIC 17.5 V1 hollow and an EPS one in Hood River. Foote 9'0" x 31", L41 8'8", 18' Speedboard, etc. etc.

Myanmar Sup


Chan

Thanks for stoking my wanderlust!  The perfect antidote to the recent images from Everest.

Myanmar Sup

Quote from: Chan on June 15, 2019, 06:57:45 PM
Thanks for stoking my wanderlust!  The perfect antidote to the recent images from Everest.

Hi Chan, thank you for your comments. You're right, it's not possible to stay insensitive to the charm of this place and its people.
It's perfect to clear your mind and stay in a good mood all day long.

MLB

 I do the same leg hook and motion to bring the swimming pool cleaning pole back to me with less effort when I'm scrubbing the liner.

supthecreek

Myanmar, I am glad this came up again, I missed it the first time around.

That looked like a wonderful day!
The jewel of travel is to meet the people engaged in daily life.... and very cool to see him try SUP!

Dusk Patrol

RS 14x26; JL Destroyers 8'10 & 9'8; BluePlanet Le'ahi 9'1x30; SB Longboard SUP 9'x26" (used for prone)

Myanmar Sup

Quote from: supthecreek on October 18, 2019, 04:25:22 AM
Myanmar, I am glad this came up again, I missed it the first time around.

That looked like a wonderful day!
The jewel of travel is to meet the people engaged in daily life.... and very cool to see him try SUP!
It was indeed a wonderful time I enjoyed with these fishermen

Myanmar Sup