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Hybrid Exit

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Hybrid Exit

The Hybrid Exit is a special move to take the paddle out of the water in dragon boat racing sport. It was initially developed and trained in Canada.

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Execution

see link below

In Germany the Hybrid Exit is being executed by the All Sports Team Hannover.

Advantages

  • less wind resistance, because the paddle is moved forward with the edge
  • less up and down moving of the upper body
  • higher frequencies with longer paddle stroke possible
  • smoother boat move, less shaking
  • faster forward move with the paddle possible
  • boat high speed achieved per single stroke is being kept for a longer time
  • longer stroke in general
  • less risk to hit waves created by the paddler in front
  • less impact of the inner arm shoulder
  • less sprinkles

    • References

    Hybrid Exit Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA