Hi,

Just wanted to know how many people are using the 4th phase of the paddle stroke to it's maximum potential?

I noticed a lot of paddle boarders exiting the water and keeping a full faced blade on the recovery phase. This effectively means heaps more work and possibly the difference between catching the lead guy in a race or not?? I try to drop my top hand so the paddle turns to its side to cut back through and slice the air, a little bit like rowers when they turn their paddles on their recovery stroke.

What other techniques are you guys using?

I hope this helps?!