Subject: [baidarka] greenland-style paddling vs aleut-style paddling
From: Brian High (brian@linhelp.com)
Date: Mon Apr 10 2006 - 21:00:40 EDT
This is a beginner's question ... please forgive me.
In class listings offered at symposia, I see a number of classes for
greenland-style paddling. However, I have a iqyax not a qajaq. So,
should I seek out a class for aleut-style paddling? What would be the
difference? Simpler rolls? Should I take a greenland-style paddling
class and just try to translate the style to paddling my baidarka?
By the way, in the edged-turn class, I found that with as much edge as I
could muster, the boat still tracked with little noticeable turn. Is
this common with baidarkas, or am I just doing it horribly wrong? I
want to know because they say that edging will help with maintaining
course when in windy conditions.
Thanks!
--Brian
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