Operation Manual

47 Vasa Ergometer User’s Manual 07/01/11
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PART 3 - Technique & Form
KAYAK PADDLING
SET-UP
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easiest to change your seat position on the bench by setting the foot brace and then sliding your seat
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left end of paddle).
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a nearly straight position throughout the paddle motion.
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will be slightly ahead of the hips.
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not solely by the pushing or pulling action of the arms. The arms will
remain in a nearly straight position transferring power to the paddle
as the body rotates.
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