Lower Big Creek - Great Smoky Mountains National Park

BJett

BJett

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A quickie vid with some hand paddling on a Smokies classic. Tried out the reverse stern mount POV again with the GoPro, it seems to work with slow-mo. Shows the nature of the run better as well...2 miles of pretty much non-stop good times...

 
well, if you are in a rush and don't wear neoprene gloves like the beginning of this video, it's freaking COLD.
I love hand paddling, it feels so pure. Rolling is generally easier, and they make great backup paddles, and cheaper than break-down paddles.
You give up some power and leverage but you are always bracing, making it harder to flip. I go back and forth between paddles and hand paddles, but mostly use a regular paddle especially in the winter. I have a few friends who hand paddle only, and its more common in the east than out west.
 
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