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MFB
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« on: July 15, 2007, 11:34:55 PM »

Surf ski normally uses low bracing. However, there have been times that using it just dont quite save you from getting a dip. 

Here's a link to high bracing drills.  http://www.seakayakermag.com/2005/Feb05/highbracing5.htm 

Can you guys comment if this is applicable to Surf Ski? I assume its best to leave your foot in the straps while attempting to high brace and rotate.
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« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2007, 12:39:30 AM »

I think if you've gone over on a ski as far as that guy in the photo, nothing's going to stop you coming out - but yep, I do used a high brace when necessary, it's a lot more efficient than a low brace in terms of keeping your speed up.  A low brace means you've stopped paddling - a high brace is just a slightly more frantic stroke...  or have I got it all wrong?! Smiley
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Johann van Blerck
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« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2007, 02:16:36 AM »

Just be aware that if you're going to dislocate a shoulder it'll usually be while doing a high brace! Bear this in mind when paddling a long way from the shore.
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2007, 10:31:30 AM »

a high brace is just a slightly more frantic stroke... 

With a wing paddle, that is what it turns into.  With a flat paddle, that isn't necessarily true, but the wing paddle doesn't let you do a true high brace very well.  Instead, what seems to work for me is a sweeping high brace, much like the frantic stroke that Rob is talking about.  That is one nice thing about wings, though.  When you are pulling them through the water, they are very stable and you can use that as a brace.

If you do start trying a high brace, keep in mind what Mako is saying.  They can ruin a shoulder very fast, so when you try them, keep your elbows down and close to your body, don't have your arms 90 degrees to your torso!
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« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2007, 01:04:59 AM »

Thanks for the tip Shaun.  I did however dislocate my shoulder one time from doing a low brace.  But the wave came from an outgoing Catamaran and the force was just too great. I was on an icf k1 back then. 

Can you guys post me a picture of how a high brace looks like? I just want to confirm if what Im doing is right.
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« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2007, 06:02:39 AM »

I'm not so sure whether this can be done on a surfski without falling out.  Your center of gravity is higher because a surfski is sit-on-top vs. a sea kayak which is sit-inside.  I'll give it a go though.
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« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2008, 11:53:03 AM »


The low brace, done with knuckles down, "punching the water,"  varies in effectiveness with a wing paddle.  With a right feather, it is easier to low brace on the left, and high brace, "palms up," on the right. When you watch video of someone surfing, they may skid their paddle along out to the side for stability. This works well on the non- power face, knuckles down. If you are stopped and wallowing, the low brace on the non-power side with a wing, tends to sink more than with a flat paddle. Not only that, but it is difficult to pull back up, as then the scooped power face grabs as it is designed to do. If you are in this situation with the left blade submerged, jerk the paddle to the right in line with the shaft to exit the blade.
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« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2008, 12:17:40 PM »

A high brace is really useful when you broach on a foamie.  Just stick the paddle in and ride it out.
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