Why Your Paddle Makes a “Plop” at the Catch — And How to Fix It

Making a plopping sound when your paddle enters the water?

This one simple change could stop that instantly for you — understanding how the wing blade wants to move through the water.

A lot of paddlers try to pull the paddle straight back, forcing the blade through the catch. Instead, the wing paddle is designed to move outwards and create lift through the stroke. Once you understand that movement, the catch becomes cleaner, quieter, and more efficient.

The video below explains it all on YouTube, or it’s available free for members here.


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