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Technique / Re: Paddle use when surfing

« on: July 09, 2011, 10:29:01 AM »

I agree. Thanks.

When I am going across a walled up wave, I like to have my paddle in the wave, or close to it, so that I can lean on it for balance or edging.

Frontside, it is pretty clear how to do that. For a regular foot going right, your left arm is forward, on the t-top of the paddle, your right arm is back, over your right hip, and your paddle is in the face of the wave a little behind you.  In this case your paddle will always goes across the front of your body.

Backside, is the case where I am unsure.  One likes to have the paddle trailing a bit behind, I think, but do you achieve that by:
     1) twisting your torso and shoulders toward the wave and holding the paddle around the front of your body (across your left hip for a regular foot going left, with your right hand on the t-top), or,
    2) having your left hand on the t-top, the paddle crossing behind your right hip (twisting somewhat away from the wave).

(This question is not about turning, but about traversing a wall...)

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Technique / Re: Paddle use when surfing

« on: July 08, 2011, 09:39:00 PM »

That makes sense. But i am wondering whether you might cross the paddle over in front of you and into the wave face, sort of like Laird here, and when you might tend to do it behind your back (as Ekulo is doing on the other picture).  What are the trade-offs? Which is more common?  (aside: i realize what Laird is doing is different, that he is more in a paddling mode at this point than a "leaning on the paddle "outrigger" mode. I couldn't find a picture to illustrate exactly what i mean, but in my mind I imagine you could engage your paddle across your front leg instead of behind your back leg...  I hope that makes sense.) And what I am wondering is: which is preferable to learn?

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Technique / Re: Paddle use when surfing

« on: July 08, 2011, 08:21:02 PM »

PS. I should have mentioned that this photo was "borrowed" from a Blane Chambers post.

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Technique / Paddle use when surfing

« on: July 08, 2011, 07:22:17 PM »

I noticed that in this picture of Ekolu Kalama going backside, his paddle is behind his body trailing in the wave.  I wondered if this is the standard way to utilize one's paddle when surfing backside, or if the across the front of the body, torso slightly twisted approach is more common. What are the advantages of each approach in terms of, e.g., safety, balance, leverage and edging, etc.
     
Most of my SUP wave riding experience is front-side and I have noticed how much it does for my balance, edging and speed as i learn to use the paddle. I was hoping for some advice that would help me get off on the righ foot, so to speak, for back-side SUP surfing.

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Technique / Re: Stroke technique video critique

« on: April 05, 2011, 10:13:47 PM »

Very interesting discussion. Thanks all.

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Technique / Re: hawaiian stroke technique / tahitian stroke technique > what's the differenc

« on: March 01, 2011, 09:41:17 PM »

Thanks. Very inteestung and helpful!

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Gear Talk / Re: Surftech 10'3" Donald Takayama

« on: February 27, 2011, 10:31:51 AM »

Good list. I would add an Icon. If one could deal with the 27" width, I bet the takayama is a cool board.

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Technique / Re: Proning in out of the impact zone: how to do it?

« on: February 25, 2011, 10:14:57 AM »

There are two different issues here I think.
One is paddling out.
The other is catching and riding a wave prone to get in. (a broken wave. Whitewater, a bit to big to catch standing up.

Everyone agrees that paddle under chest or by your side is good for paddling out or in the line-up.
The controversial thing is the possible use of a carribiner to enable having two hands free to control proning in.   

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Gear Talk / Re: Another 'What first board do I buy' beginner thread...

« on: February 25, 2011, 10:04:51 AM »

I think the icon is good for small people too. More intermediate then.

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Gear Talk / Re: Jimmy Lewis Boards

« on: February 24, 2011, 09:45:38 PM »

How much do you weigh?

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Technique / Re: Practicing your stroke in front of a mirror.

« on: February 23, 2011, 08:10:59 PM »

So anyway, I've been trying this on a stool with a girlfriend's paddle (shorter). I think it works great and is improving my form, shoulder stacking, etc. Using a reflection, at night, in a large window...

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Technique / Re: Proning in out of the impact zone: how to do it?

« on: February 23, 2011, 08:07:36 PM »

Word. I'll try the carribiner

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Gear Talk / Re: Rainbow Fins on my 9'8 x 29" Starboard Pro

« on: February 22, 2011, 09:16:22 PM »

Those fins look very cool  where did you get them? Are there several sizes or combinations?
 
Ps. I got the 10'3". I think they are both good. Responsiveness vs stability. Your call. No wrong choice.

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Technique / Re: Proning in out of the impact zone: how to do it?

« on: February 22, 2011, 09:06:53 PM »

Not playing chicken. Just that after 45 years or so, my surfing abilities exceed my ability and strength for fighting through whitewater.

Yeah, maybe just diving is the best choice. It is hard for me to envision prone whitewater takeoff without some risk of loosing the paddle.

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Technique / Re: Practicing your stroke in front of a mirror.

« on: February 22, 2011, 08:55:48 PM »

Ok. Hahahahaha.

And btw, supninja. It is called muscle memory...