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Swimming in with a paddle

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Created by rgmacca > 9 months ago, 28 Jan 2021
subber
78 posts
17 Mar 2021 11:28AM
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Paddle loop I sewed onto my Waist Leash belt.
I've tested it but never had to actually use it....far.

supthecreek
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18 Mar 2021 7:36PM
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subber said..
Paddle loop I sewed onto my Waist Leash belt.
I've tested it but never had to actually use it....far.


subber
78 posts
19 Mar 2021 12:00AM
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supthecreek said..

subber said..
Paddle loop I sewed onto my Waist Leash belt.
I've tested it but never had to actually use it....far.





Hey Creek! Yeah, I need to try that too....when the water warms up a bit.
Looks kind of fun.

I do also use the loop on my waist belt to pull and hold the leash up out
of the water for less drag and since where I surf there is typically lots of kelp.
Actually, there are two loops...a small one to use with the paddle and a longer
one, which is the opposite end, to hold the leash up out of the water.
Although, now that I think about it, I seldom use it any more.

supthecreek
2745 posts
19 Mar 2021 10:26AM
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ha ha, I thought this was a new thread, asking the question again....
opps, sorry for the double drop of the vid

Haddock
48 posts
19 Mar 2021 6:13PM
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I thought the double drop was a passive-aggressive strategy by Creek to underline his point!!

micksmith
VIC, 1701 posts
20 Mar 2021 11:09AM
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Haddock said..
I thought the double drop was a passive-aggressive strategy by Creek to underline his point!!



Just an age thing lol

petedorries
QLD, 700 posts
22 Mar 2021 1:20PM
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micksmith said..

petedorries said..
Do freestyle. Paddle is down back and under one foot.
Like everything you need to practice but fast, efficient and easy.



Can you give a little more description coz I just don't understand how the paddle wouldn't float away.
Personally I prefer the paddle handle in the loop of key holder which is in both my boardies and wetsuit ( conveniently on calf area )


Might do a video and show. One foot on top of shaft while paddle or handle since in-between shoulders (or touch lower). You are actually longer in the water thus go faster except only one foot can kick.
Comes from clubby ski paddling since I was 13. No leg ropes and we did love going out in big surf. Long swims through big gutters etc.



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