We're all doing it wrong!!!

[pdxmike]

I should have read this a long time ago:

(from  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stand_up_paddle  )

The proper form for paddle surfing requires a paddle of the correct length and size. A common rule of thumb is a “shaka” length, or 5 to 7 inches, above the rider's height. While standing on board, the rider holds the paddle with one hand on the handle and the other hand approximately 1/3 of the way down the shaft. The hand placement alternates depending on what side the rider is paddling on. When paddling on the right side the handle is held with the left hand and the shaft with the right, vice versus on the left side. When paddling, the blade is placed in the water 1 to 2 feet in front of the rider. The paddle is then pulled through the water with a motion similar to the rider punching with the top hand. The motion is continued until the blade is pulled through the water to a point approximately 6 inches to a foot behind the rider's body.


Could someone here who knows Dave Kalama tell him?  He's been teaching us wrong.

Lots of good, accurate info on this one too:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stand_up_paddle_surfing

[SwampSup]

And as a neewb I have been hangin' on every word I've been reading!

Rats!

You could go in and edit.

[madmax]

Yeah.  People quoting wikipedia in a discussion (mostly online stuff) is a huge pet peeve of mine.