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The Adventurer's Handbook
30 Crucial Skills, Nifty Tips, and Shameless Shortcuts
How to Paddle With Power
"Most people concentrate on pulling off the paddle," says Sam Drevo, extreme-kayaking champion in the 2001 Gorge Games. But that's a mistake. Instead, "plant the blade and use your torso, abs, and legs to move the boat toward the paddle. The body, more than the arms, powers the stroke."
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