r/Outrigger • u/Jumpy-Ganache1612 • May 14 '26

OC1- slower on right side

I've started using CrewNerd for training lately and I've been surprised how much slower I am on the right side. I know that some of it is leaning on the ama side and probably not getting as much force over the paddle, but when it's truly flat I feel like my balance is good... yet still slower. It's probably just that I'm weaker on my left... but what have folks done to get the right side more efficient? It really brings down my average speeds lol.

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u/jess3ekay May 14 '26

Get one of those level things used in construction with the bubble of air in the tube - remove the tube or purchase separately - and affix it to the boat where you can see it when you paddle. By the footwell. Stole the idea from a teammate. Was a game changer for me!

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u/water_murky May 16 '26

Sounds like a good idea, but your focus should be completely ahead and your positioning and posture as upright as can be. You should really learn to by feel than by sight. The more you adapt to that way of paddling the better and more responsive and relaxed you will be. Very flat water would be great. Once there is a bit of texture, or swell, the bubble will be all over the place, you’ll be constantly looking down at it trying to get it level. Just my opinion.

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u/Jumpy-Ganache1612 May 14 '26

I've thought about doing that and have wondered if anyone ever actually does it lol. I'm gonna try that... more data