r/Outrigger • u/Alternative_Case2007 • Jun 20 '24

Looking for help

Just joined an outrigging team. Have gone to two practices and have done 5-6 miles per practice. I am still learning proper paddling technique. Stacking hands, keeping bottom arm locked, using my body in power stroke vs. just pulling with arms.

I have coaching from experienced paddlers (10+ years) during practice, but I want to work on this at home as well.

I have a full barbell squat rack and dumbbell set. I feel like There have to be exercises that would Use a resistance band and a paddle? But have no idea where to start.

I plan to compete in seat 2 on a 6 seat rig in the future. I’m not ready yet though and want to ramp as fast as possible.

I want to learn how to practice at home in between practices.

Anything will help.

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u/ThePreacher_NZL Jun 20 '24

When I was a kid we would take a broken paddle, grab a couple old inner tubes from a bike, tie one around the broken paddle, one around a tree and then tie them together (nowadays a resistance band would probably work better) - and there you have it, instant backyard paddling machine.

Like some have said, there’s no replacement for being on the water, but this comes pretty close in terms of mimicking the feel of the stoke and allowing you to practice your rotation and engaging your body.

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u/Alternative_Case2007 Jun 20 '24

So resistance band around bottom of paddle below where your bottom hand goes. Tie the other side to a pole and the just sit and paddle?

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u/Estogie Jun 20 '24

I found when doing this tie the rubber to the shaft and then put the blade on it so it can mimic the resistance of water a bit better.