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Using Your Paddle

A technique note on treating the paddle as an active tool for stability, leverage, and line control instead of just propulsion.

Waterman Notes Updated 4/5/2026 4 min read

A technique idea that still ages well

The original topic mattered because it reframed the paddle as part of the whole system. Balance, support, and leverage all change when the paddle is used proactively instead of reactively.

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