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Posted by Kevin Whilden on 16:08:13 28/04/08

So I finally received my Soft Ninja and had it out on the South Fork of the American out in Cali. I had a great time, found a good learning mystery spot with roadside access, and didn't lose feeling in my legs (although my big toe knuckles and ankles are still a little sore).

Since I'm basically learning on my own, without any fellow paddlers, I would appreciate a few answers to some questions from the experienced people on this board.

1. What is your best outfitting trick to make your boat more comfortable and/or controllable?

2. Do you wear a lifevest on the water? I had a relatively low volume touring vest, and it felt like it completely messed with my roll and my ability to move gracefully under water. I would appreciate recommendations on a better lifevest.

3. How do I start learning how to cartwheel? I could do some very low angle cartwheels, and could get one end going from a vertical bow stall the stern. However I wasn't in control and couldn't figure out how to get a second end.

Thanks,
Kevin

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• Re: Newbie questions - stro 13:07:15 29/04/08 (1)
  • Re: Newbie questions - Angst 12:10:29 04/05/08 (0)
• Re: Newbie questions - dw 10:08:28 29/04/08 (0)

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Comments:	: So I finally received my Soft Ninja and had it out on the South Fork of the American out in Cali. I had a great time, found a good learning mystery spot with roadside access, and didn't lose feeling in my legs (although my big toe knuckles and ankles are still a little sore). : : Since I'm basically learning on my own, without any fellow paddlers, I would appreciate a few answers to some questions from the experienced people on this board. : : 1. What is your best outfitting trick to make your boat more comfortable and/or controllable? : : 2. Do you wear a lifevest on the water? I had a relatively low volume touring vest, and it felt like it completely messed with my roll and my ability to move gracefully under water. I would appreciate recommendations on a better lifevest. : : 3. How do I start learning how to cartwheel? I could do some very low angle cartwheels, and could get one end going from a vertical bow stall the stern. However I wasn't in control and couldn't figure out how to get a second end. : : Thanks, : Kevin
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