Explore the essential role of the top arm in SUP paddling in this detailed video by Larry Cain. Join us as we clear up common misconceptions and demonstrate how incorrect use of the top arm can impact your stroke negatively. This analysis is perfect for paddlers looking to refine their technique and enhance their performance.
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Larry Cain, Paddle Monster Head Coach
Larry Cain began his career in 1974 at the Oakville Racing Canoe Club, now the Burloak Canoe Club, in Oakville, Ontario. Cain competed in three Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the C-1 500 m, and a silver medal in the C1 1000 m events. He also won a silver medal in the C-1 1000 m event at the 1989 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Plovdiv. In 1984, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. In 1997, he was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. A trail in Oakville has been named in his honour running along the town's waterfront where Cain trained. He worked as a coach, preparing paddlers for the Olympic Games in Rio. In 2016 Cain co-founded Paddle Monster.
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David Robson
Hi Larry, where is the post you refer to in this video, I can’t seem to find it.