Matthew Brook Kayaking
Matthew Brook Kayaking
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What am I thinking during an average Woodmill session?
What goes on in my mind during a normal training session at Woodmill weir? In this video, I share my thoughts as I take on self-imposed challenges at my local playspot.
Email matthew@whitewatercoach.co.uk to book some coaching today!
Tutorials playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLs7iwF_vwGOcS7CUpI_0AS2WvgrQbMj3d.html&si=g0PuMxPw4Pqn56-4?sub_confirmation=1
Videos to watch next:
- Coaching: ua-cam.com/play/PLs7iwF_vwGOfT7CMm3SmXWGPsDk0GuGgP.html&si=mqSQGulELBoT01-a
- Riverside Rambles podcasts: ua-cam.com/play/PLs7iwF_vwGOdnaR82exoPS6h6j9AoxZJ9.html&si=V87xj55GoSd54TRH
- Crux Gorge Crown race: ua-cam.com/play/PLs7iwF_vwGOeMOwkPuJD1JNSOP0vljT65.html&si=NRU6bCxyCrfN1JZf
Gear I use:
- Immersion Research: immersionresearch.com/en-gb
- Radical Rider: radicalrider.co.uk/
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Відео

How to make FLATWATER SESSIONS more FUN!
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One sure-fire way to maximise enjoyment on flatwater sessions! This video talks about one great way to make flatwater sessions more fun and progressive, by including technical challenges for yourself. This could mean using features in the water - poles, bridge stanchions, rock-piles - to create slalom courses, just like the one in this video. Email matthew@whitewatercoach.co.uk to book some coa...
"I miss this wave!" || 2025 CHANNEL UPDATE
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Some Trent Lock nostalgia and a channel update! Email matthew@whitewatercoach.co.uk to book some coaching today! Tutorials playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLs7iwF_vwGOcS7CUpI_0AS2WvgrQbMj3d.html&si=g0PuMxPw4Pqn56-4?sub_confirmation=1 Videos to watch next: - Coaching: ua-cam.com/play/PLs7iwF_vwGOfT7CMm3SmXWGPsDk0GuGgP.html&si=mqSQGulELBoT01-a - Riverside Rambles podcasts: ua-cam.com/play/PLs7iwF_vwGOd...
IR Lariat Throwline || 1st Impressions
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A review of the IR Lariat 70ft throwline. Mark from IR kindly sent me this throwline to use and review, so I will do my best to be impartial! Email matthew@whitewatercoach.co.uk to book some coaching today! Tutorials playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLs7iwF_vwGOcS7CUpI_0AS2WvgrQbMj3d.html&si=g0PuMxPw4Pqn56-4?sub_confirmation=1 Videos to watch next: - Coaching: ua-cam.com/play/PLs7iwF_vwGOfT7CMm3SmXWGP...
How to goal-set for SUCCESS in kayaking!
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Let's talk about goals! Email matthew@whitewatercoach.co.uk to book some coaching today! Tutorials playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLs7iwF_vwGOcS7CUpI_0AS2WvgrQbMj3d.html&si=g0PuMxPw4Pqn56-4?sub_confirmation=1 Videos to watch next: - Coaching: ua-cam.com/play/PLs7iwF_vwGOfT7CMm3SmXWGPsDk0GuGgP.html&si=mqSQGulELBoT01-a - Riverside Rambles podcasts: ua-cam.com/play/PLs7iwF_vwGOdnaR82exoPS6h6j9AoxZJ9.ht...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Levelling up your BOW PIROUETTES!
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Levelling up your BOW PIROUETTES!
Chip-Shop for breakfast! || AFON LLUGWY
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Chip-Shop for breakfast! || AFON LLUGWY
Riverside Rambles Ep.5: "Get volunteering!" with Mark Mulrain.
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Riverside Rambles Ep.5: "Get volunteering!" with Mark Mulrain.
A LOOSE little wave to make you SMILE!
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A LOOSE little wave to make you SMILE!
"So much wood!" || EAST LYN
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"So much wood!" || EAST LYN
Revisiting MADAGASCAR!
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Revisiting MADAGASCAR!
"Kickflips galore!" || DART LOOP 1st STEP
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"Kickflips galore!" || DART LOOP 1st STEP
What does 3rd step look like? || UPPER DART
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What does 3rd step look like? || UPPER DART
How to be a beast at BLASTS!
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How to be a beast at BLASTS!
STYLE // PRECISION // PURPOSE
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STYLE // PRECISION // PURPOSE
How to develop MENTAL FORTITUDE!
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How to develop MENTAL FORTITUDE!
Upcoming Freestyle Coaching!
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Upcoming Freestyle Coaching!
Slicy combo session!
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Slicy combo session!
My most viewed video EVER!
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My most viewed video EVER!
Seeking PROGRESSION!
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Seeking PROGRESSION!
Golden Hour at Woodmill!
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Golden Hour at Woodmill!
Broken paddle? NO PROBLEM!
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Broken paddle? NO PROBLEM!
Use these drills for BOMBPROOF edge control!
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Use these drills for BOMBPROOF edge control!
Whitewater Coaching Announcement!
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Whitewater Coaching Announcement!
Freestyle Coaching Announcement!
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Freestyle Coaching Announcement!
Washing up on the Moriston...
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Washing up on the Moriston...
Riverside Rambles Ep.4: @ottiliekayaks on "women inspiring women!"
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Riverside Rambles Ep.4: @ottiliekayaks on "women inspiring women!"
The Moriston broke my new paddle!
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The Moriston broke my new paddle!
The Day of Small Things!
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The Day of Small Things!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @MarselloBlasini
    @MarselloBlasini 17 годин тому

    1000$

  • @ourwilliam2405
    @ourwilliam2405 3 дні тому

    Great video, What board are you riding? It looks a fast board.

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 2 дні тому

      @@ourwilliam2405 thanks. Not a clue, I'm afraid. This was a long time ago and the ski was old then!

    • @ourwilliam2405
      @ourwilliam2405 2 дні тому

      @@MatthewBrookKayaking thanks for answering. I hope you do more surfing the wave videos.

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 2 дні тому

      @@ourwilliam2405 I always try to! And we'll see - hopefully some more surf vids in future.

  • @alanhancox1358
    @alanhancox1358 3 дні тому

    Great clip showing the Nova's surfing capability!.. Coming from using Surf boats for the past 7 years or so now, I bought a Nova for those rough days where I could express some playboaty moves from the early years!..I really wanted a Wavesport XXX of which are now impossible to find, after owning a few back in the day? The Nova fills that void..More comfortable than the XXX with the performance and forgiveness to match that a modern boat has to offer..so much more to learn from it..and it keeps giving..Cheers Matthew, great clips!

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 3 дні тому

      @@alanhancox1358 thanks for sharing! The XXX is such a great boat!

  • @jamienorris7049
    @jamienorris7049 3 дні тому

    This looks like great fun! What would you say are the first 3 things someone new to flatwater freestyle should master? I've been trying lean cleans, but I'm looking to progress 💪 Flat water sessions are feeling tricky in this cold 😅

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 3 дні тому

      Thanks Jamie. Great question. I'd say lean cleans and edge control drills combined with blade pressure drills. None of those are "moves" in themselves, but they underpin all the skills in freestyle.

    • @jamienorris7049
      @jamienorris7049 День тому

      @@MatthewBrookKayaking Ace! Cheers :D

  • @neilusingmyphonefletcher5950

    I would watch slalom content. Particularly if you started talking about putting the boat on a carve and carrying momentum into, and most specifically, out of eddies. I don't paddle anymore but often start to think about cross current diagonal speed and regret not understanding about this in the 1980s!

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 4 дні тому

      @@neilusingmyphonefletcher5950 thanks. Great, well, that's definitely something I can talk about!

  • @matthewsturgeon
    @matthewsturgeon 5 днів тому

    Now try it all cross bow.

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 5 днів тому

      @@matthewsturgeon that's a great exercise! Good suggestion.

    • @matthewsturgeon
      @matthewsturgeon 4 дні тому

      @@MatthewBrookKayaking its what I do at the end of our winter pool sessions. a couple pool laps cross bow both sides always seems to finish off any energy I had left.

  • @kentwilliams13
    @kentwilliams13 5 днів тому

    Some say that we the most perfect video. There has never been a better video.

  • @kevinnashuk
    @kevinnashuk 5 днів тому

    I did enjoy that, a C1 or open canoe would up the challenge, I'd like to see that

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 5 днів тому

      Oh yeah, open canoe would definitely be more of a challenge for me! Not my area at all!

    • @kevinnashuk
      @kevinnashuk 4 дні тому

      @@MatthewBrookKayaking Open canoes were my preference for paddling, fun on white water too

  • @JairusStoudenmire
    @JairusStoudenmire 5 днів тому

    As an American that doesn't get offended by everything. I support this lol

  • @jameslapworth6238
    @jameslapworth6238 5 днів тому

    as a primarily flat water paddler i’m super excited for this one

  • @paddlepaddlepaddle8147
    @paddlepaddlepaddle8147 6 днів тому

    That is glorious, it's got a Winchester vibe? I love these secret wave spots....you posted an advert for your surfing clinic a few months ago which featured a wave. Would love to know where that was too🤩.

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 6 днів тому

      Same wave...not in Winchester though... This is not far from Downton on the River Avon.

  • @Stephen6492
    @Stephen6492 7 днів тому

    Fill it up and throw. Fantastic. Something I've never been shown or thought about doing.

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 7 днів тому

      It's a fairly situational one - usually you don't have time for it - but very useful in certain circumstances.

  • @JairusStoudenmire
    @JairusStoudenmire 7 днів тому

    Nice Tomahawk brother!

  • @SubParPaddler
    @SubParPaddler 7 днів тому

    JI was taught that by just by rotating your core like automatically puts it on edge, not much granted but there is some edge and by rotating your core means you can stay on edge far longer. I only paddle at LV (Legacy) and I still do not have the bottle to get stuck in a hole, perhaps when it get warmer and i have at least an 80% roll, great video, thanks :)

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 7 днів тому

      Yes, I think there's truth in that. It generates the same (or a comparable) core tension that we are aiming for when edging the boat. Give it time and keep trying! You'll get there!

  • @jamesbradley1139
    @jamesbradley1139 10 днів тому

    This was a nice vid! Good clear advice, mixed with some nice wave shots. The font is a bit LOTR but it's part of your channel's style now. 😊

  • @PRWilson88
    @PRWilson88 10 днів тому

    Trent lock is my “local”. Super frustrated to be missing it due to injury this year (tennis elbow). Anyway, love the content, it’s a super useful reference guide as I spend my time coaching rather than paddling. Keep up the great work :)

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 10 днів тому

      Ah man, gutted! Sorry to hear you're out of paddling! Hope it heals quickly. Thanks for the encouragement!

  • @hansilsepp
    @hansilsepp 10 днів тому

    What a beautiful wave i wish I could have near my home one like this, I just got excited that it recently got gifted with a tiny wave existing because of a treestamp that got washed ito the middle of the river next to my village but it is just barely one boat lengt wide and realy short and steep aswell.

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 10 днів тому

      Yeah, it's a beauty! But I'm a big believer that no wave is too small to enjoy! Glad you have something to play with close to home.

  • @qawi272
    @qawi272 10 днів тому

    It's the wave from the intro!

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 10 днів тому

      Trent Lock, near Nottingham. Absolute belter of wave! These shots are all from the last time I paddled there back in 2018, and yes, they've served well in my intro since the channel began!

  • @jessekoudstaal8377
    @jessekoudstaal8377 10 днів тому

    Maybe compare it to the 20 meter syntechline from hf. It is 6mm thick.

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 10 днів тому

      Ooooh, interesting! Thanks for the info - I'll see if I can get hold of one.

  • @HerbalTeabag
    @HerbalTeabag 10 днів тому

    good ol rpm, every time I think I wanna sell mine I see a vid and think man that is a rad boat 😂 Anything you find interesting to make I'm sure we will find interesting to watch, much love 🤙

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 10 днів тому

      Yeah, the RPM is a lovely boat! Another thing I miss! 😂 Thanks for the encouragement. I'll keep plugging away!

  • @williambrazil3760
    @williambrazil3760 11 днів тому

    Random thought (maybe it is different in the UK to Ireland?), but most freestyle features are happy accidents of engineering.

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 11 днів тому

      Hmmm, that's probably true! This one is definitely a complete fluke!

  • @Stephen6492
    @Stephen6492 12 днів тому

    I'm thinking maybe the 2nd clip is so you can create a loop to connect the bag to your life jacket for two hand stuffing.

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 12 днів тому

      Ah, that's a distinct possibility, yes. I certainly don't think it would be possible to make it any tighter! 😅

  • @Lajon78
    @Lajon78 13 днів тому

    If you said good guess to my first attempt I suppose it’s sort of local to Southampton ? River Meon ?

  • @elliottackroyd7475
    @elliottackroyd7475 13 днів тому

    It's far too sunny to be the UK! I think that type of bridge is more common in northern England, so I'll guess the Tyne.

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 13 днів тому

      Haha, yeah, the sun's a tricky one, eh!? Ooosht, way off with the guess, sorry!

  • @Lajon78
    @Lajon78 13 днів тому

    That’s kind of difficult River Test ?

  • @64johnnewton
    @64johnnewton 15 днів тому

    Always love the info

  • @ADmixstudios
    @ADmixstudios 17 днів тому

    Should have been read from an ancient scroll. Jake and Amir style. Otherwise a great video. 😉

  • @JairusStoudenmire
    @JairusStoudenmire 17 днів тому

    Smooth as 🧈

  • @brentwade9346
    @brentwade9346 17 днів тому

    Great insight, Matthew!

  • @d.j.d.5617
    @d.j.d.5617 17 днів тому

    Delirious vs Nova/Supernova opinion 🤔

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 17 днів тому

      Delirious, I would say, is unequivocally one of the best playboat designs ever (in its era). The Nova is nowhere the slicing machine that the Delirious was, but in terms of comfort and ability to surf, it's lightyears ahead.

  • @williambrazil3760
    @williambrazil3760 19 днів тому

    Blunts in slicey boats just look better

  • @DrRepper
    @DrRepper 19 днів тому

    Learned these in a Corsica S in 1994 😂 super fun in slicey boats, but waaaaay poppier in big boats. Very useful for maintaining/regaining control when doing unintendos while getting a kicking in a creek boat

  • @t0mmas616
    @t0mmas616 19 днів тому

    My goal this winter is to regain some lost confidence after an injury. anything more than class 3 my paddling becomes twitchy and rushed. I used to be really comfortable and smooth on class 4. Maybe I need to regain lost strength, or maybe its more mental. I'm not sure but I'm keen to stop paddling like a beater!!

  • @bigpig9721
    @bigpig9721 19 днів тому

    I love the content, BTW !

  • @bigpig9721
    @bigpig9721 19 днів тому

    Please consider changing the font you use for your transcriptions / subtitles. On this video I felt like I was trying to read the text on a Hipster’s forearm !! 🤪

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 17 днів тому

      Helpful feedback, thank you! 😁 If I need to sub stuff in future, I'll try something more standard!

  • @JonasSchulteDE
    @JonasSchulteDE 20 днів тому

    Amazing skills. Wish I would be at your level. If you don't mind sharing, what's your weight? I'm considering getting a Nova myself and I'm 74 kg. Not sure whether Nova or Supernova would fit me better.

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 20 днів тому

      Thanks Jonas! It's only a matter of consistent practice over time. You can do it! As for my weight, I'm about 65kg. I don't know the Nova's weight range off by heart, but I imagine you'd probably comfortably fit in either - just a question of what you want from the boat. If you want it to surf capably, I'd suggest the bigger size - if you're doing stuff on flat, the smaller one might be easier to work with.

    • @JonasSchulteDE
      @JonasSchulteDE 19 днів тому

      @@MatthewBrookKayaking thanks for your reply. Makes sense. I'll try to give them both a test in the spring before pulling the trigger.

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 19 днів тому

      @@JonasSchulteDE good plan. Enjoy!

  • @mantorak
    @mantorak 22 дні тому

    Maybe you don’t need an over thruster , that boat floats you surprisingly high

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 22 дні тому

      It sits high, but I think the thruster would be handy for trying loops. There just isn't much rejection without one.

  • @danielbolton1171
    @danielbolton1171 22 дні тому

    Dudes a master,but what about some insulated diving gloves?

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 22 дні тому

      Thanks. I do have gloves (or rather, mitts) but can't seem to find them. Have heard of people using washing-up gloves as a substitute, so maybe I need to embrace that look...

  • @Hez.cragzer
    @Hez.cragzer 22 дні тому

    Can’t believe I actually watched that shite till the end 🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 22 дні тому

      Can't believe you bothered to comment! 😂 Thanks for taking the time.

  • @Lajon78
    @Lajon78 24 дні тому

    Wow I didn’t know you up for flat water paddling. If you would like to do it again let me know I have two Pyranha Speeder we can cover nice distance in a short time.

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 24 дні тому

      Yeah, just for a bit of fitness, I love it. Ooh, that sounds very good. I'll keep you posted.

  • @LiffeyKing
    @LiffeyKing 24 дні тому

    Psalm 118 vs 24 👍👍

  • @williambrazil3760
    @williambrazil3760 25 днів тому

    Hi Matt, great video. A video request (if you think there would be interest) on how to plan out freestyle progression for someone not competing but still wanting to improve, like maybe what is realistic in a year, how to combine flatwater, marginal features, and trips to quality features. Thanks!

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 25 днів тому

      @@williambrazil3760 thanks. That's a really interesting concept and suggestion. In many ways, I think that would be a very subjective thing, so quite tricky to do a video on. But I'll have a ponder - it's a cool idea.

  • @JDShortFilms
    @JDShortFilms 26 днів тому

    Another cracking video Matt ✌🏼💥

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 26 днів тому

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! As always, any shares are greatly appreciated.

  • @mantorak
    @mantorak 26 днів тому

    I got two questions. Have you used an Overthruster on that boat and what about a crossbow stern pirouette? Is that even possible?

    • @mantorak
      @mantorak 26 днів тому

      It would be like a crossbow, phonics wu

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 26 днів тому

      Thanks Mantorak! I've never used an overthruster with the Nova, though not by any deliberate choice. For moves like this, it would definitely lend some extra oomph! As to cross-stern initiations, it's a bit of a misnomer since you don't actually reach fully across the stern, but I've done a video about them in the past. I guess in theory a proper cross-stern stroke would be possible, but I don't the biomechanics of sitting would make it a) easy or b) effective.

  • @ziyhe1751
    @ziyhe1751 26 днів тому

    looks cool, love how you do the instruction so clearly

  • @chrishager263
    @chrishager263 27 днів тому

    Do you use a shorter paddle length for play vs Creeking? If so how much shorter?

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 27 днів тому

      Usually yes, but not here, due to lots of concrete and metal! Normally I use a 197cm for creeking, but drop to my 194cm wooden paddle for playboating.

    • @chrishager263
      @chrishager263 27 днів тому

      @@MatthewBrookKayaking OK, thank you for the insight.

  • @mikeschelts9463
    @mikeschelts9463 29 днів тому

    Total respect! High water runs, the Sprint, Winion and Ogwen were my high point…walked away smiling anyway. Strong mates go a very long way. Happy days.

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking 29 днів тому

      Those are all great runs! And yes, it's all about the people you share the river with.

  • @B3Outside
    @B3Outside Місяць тому

    Great meeting you that morning, youve edited the drone shot perfectly there, bonus points!

    • @MatthewBrookKayaking
      @MatthewBrookKayaking Місяць тому

      Thank you. Likewise, great to meet you! High praise! You captured the moment spectacularly.