Rolling, terminology and comparisons

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#83

ear plugs for me

#84

Well…

  1. You probably would not be out in 15’ waves - bad decision.

The balance brace was not conceived as a party trick. It’s practical application as used by it’s founding fathers was one of survival. If the hunter became tired or disoriented while at sea and landing was not an option, the Balance Brace provided a relaxed position for rest and recovery. It can be done in quite rough waters. However, most of us do use it as a party trick - and a way to cool off without a full immersion.

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#85

Why not? I’ve raced in or been the race director for a number of open water races where 15’, or larger swells, were common and regularly trained in. Not a traditional paddle to be seen.

Have you paddled the Ka’’iwi Channel? Raced the Great Lakes stages on the Finlandia?

#86

Waves are different from swells. You know this, right?

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#87

many things tend me to be reminded of pam 140 mixed with chat box

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#88

Agreed.
:robot:

#89

A balance brace depends on the boat, physical dimensions of the paddler, and PFD. If I attempt a balance brace I end up with my face about 2" below the water.

#90

Seems logical. I’ll admit I have not worked on the static brace…but my sculling brace feels great, very relaxed.
Just got back from the lake a did another 40, plus some (sculling) brace recoveries, per Willowleaf’s suggestion. Zero swims and zero double pumps - first time, every time! The combination of a good knee drive/hip snap and back/head arch is the key (such insight :slight_smile: ), and most of them felt easy, fairly low effort. Still funny though how one little distraction, wondering about a paddle angle or something fractionally off, and you forget one of the TWO things you had to remember!
Back in a couple of days and I plan to just drill, and then maybe next week try some “weak side”.
Wormdevil - seems my knee padding is fine without addition (at least based on today’s evidence). Maybe I have longer legs (actually unlikely :slight_smile: ) or foot pegs further back. Even hanging completely upside down I felt connected enough, and I don’t want to be too locked in for normal paddling.

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