K1 Technique
Level 1 > Forward Paddling
Body:
- Forward lean from hips (not from mid or upper back)
- Top arm extends out between shoulder and eye level
- Good shoulder rotation
- Flat boat with minimal rocking
Catch:
- Full vertical blade driven downwards as close as possible to boat
- Back straight, torso rotated, lower arm fully extended
- Clear 'A' shape with boat, paddle and body
Pull:
- Vertical blade pulling with back then arm
- Pressure through footreston same side as stroke
- Blade exiting before hips
