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Paddle Techniques: The Catch
A technique note on entry timing, clean connection, and the moment a good stroke actually begins.
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Paddle Techniques: Applying Power
A technique note on translating setup into useful force without breaking posture or rhythm.
Power after position
The sequence is simple: clean entry first, power second. That order matters because raw effort applied from a poor setup usually throws the stroke off line instead of moving the board or body better.
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More surf, more context, and a few good places to stay on the same idea.
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Paddle Techniques: Recover
A technique note on the part of the stroke most people waste: the reset that sets up the next clean entry.
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Kalama's 50/50
A waterman note on balanced contribution, efficiency, and the feeling of evenly shared work through the stroke.