Words : Jim Miller Photos : As stated
One of the benchmark skills that some SUP boaters consider to be crucial is height management . In a nutshell , this means the ability to move upwards and downwards , lowering your centre of gravity ( your head ) to be closer to your centre of balance ( the middle of your stance in relation to the board and your feet ). This could be to perform a low brace support stroke , to absorb the impact of waves ( much the same as skiing moguls ), go to one or both knees or , god forbid , hug the board in prayer to the river gods .
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Is height management important for
WW SUP ?
Words : Jim Miller Photos : As stated
One of the benchmark skills that some SUP boaters consider to be crucial is height management . In a nutshell , this means the ability to move upwards and downwards , lowering your centre of gravity ( your head ) to be closer to your centre of balance ( the middle of your stance in relation to the board and your feet ). This could be to perform a low brace support stroke , to absorb the impact of waves ( much the same as skiing moguls ), go to one or both knees or , god forbid , hug the board in prayer to the river gods .
Photo : Budd dropping to one knee on the River Garry , Whitebridge Rapid . Photo : Jim Miller
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