How to be a better kayaker

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  • Опубліковано 16 січ 2025

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  • @kayakamy2618
    @kayakamy2618 5 років тому +4

    Nice, Jonas! Practice, practice, practice. An endless, wonderful journey.

  • @adventurecoalition3690
    @adventurecoalition3690 2 роки тому +1

    Great job on the video 👏 yes “practice, practice, practice” and “challenge yourself” thx 🙏

    • @JonasAlexanderson
      @JonasAlexanderson  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Yes this is the only way to get better,even for an old guy like me 😁.

  • @nuriadoblas1699
    @nuriadoblas1699 5 років тому +2

    Magnífico vídeo y precioso kayak Greenlandés de Rebel.

  • @mrjacklowe
    @mrjacklowe 5 років тому +1

    Nice to have a chance to catch up with your latest videos, Jonas. Enjoyable as ever.

  • @quantummath
    @quantummath 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome job dude. I've been Kayaking for around a month now, it's just great to do some form of the sport when all the indoor sports are closed now, here in Germany.
    cheers from Hamburg.

  • @Cgraseck
    @Cgraseck 5 років тому

    Looks like it was a great day! Long Island sound (New York) is still nice and warm. I was rolling in a t-shirt on Sunday. Can't wait to see the next video. That place looks amazing!
    Cheers,
    Chris

  • @kayasper6081
    @kayasper6081 3 роки тому

    Nice to see you enjoy kayaking too. Would love to paddle in Sweden. Greetings from Spain.

  • @krzysztofgrasssnake
    @krzysztofgrasssnake 3 роки тому

    Nice. Motivating. I’m waiting for my Ilaga. Looking forward to it.

    • @JonasAlexanderson
      @JonasAlexanderson  3 роки тому +1

      Good luck with your Ilaga. Any time soon I will have a video about how I changed the seat in my Ilaga.

    • @krzysztofgrasssnake
      @krzysztofgrasssnake 3 роки тому

      @@JonasAlexanderson my Ilaga just arrived. It’s very windy and cold today but i will try it out. I can wait. Send info please. All the best K

  • @rickyhogan2749
    @rickyhogan2749 5 років тому

    I am very pleased I found your channel, always Great and Very helpful uploads. . Thank you for sharing.

    • @JonasAlexanderson
      @JonasAlexanderson  5 років тому

      Thank you Ricky. Nice to hear that you like my channel.

  • @ilan690
    @ilan690 3 роки тому

    Sure thing! Thanks for the motivation!
    I'm interested in the Ilaga but I couldn't find anywhere the recommended paddler's fit for this kayak. The manufacturer has chosen not to disclose this info. So far, I only saw one manufacturer (Valley) disclosing this crucial information. What is your perspective on the paddler's fit in this kayak.

    • @JonasAlexanderson
      @JonasAlexanderson  3 роки тому +1

      Recommended weight of the paddler is 50-80 kg (I am close to 90kg). I have a friend 1,95 meter long testing it and his problem was mostly the feet (big feet). A smaller person should look for the Naja.

  • @eastalawest1633
    @eastalawest1633 3 роки тому

    Great stuff!

  • @revloko07
    @revloko07 4 роки тому

    Dear Jonas! you inspired me, and had a wonderful kayak session on January 2 on river Danube! I highly appreciate your videos on cold weater clothing. I hope to go out paddling tomorrow, 12 ofJanuary. I was surprised to see you paddling with barehands, I must use 5 mm neoprene gloves here to protect my hand joints. What kind of Greenland/ eskimo paddles you really suggest to use? I made myself one of wood, which is a beautiful adventure, used it for several times, needing improvement. Whitch full carbon eskimo paddle you recommend? Sorry for bothering you with such minor things. Could I buy perhaps a Tshirt with the logo of yours? :-) Best regads!

    • @JonasAlexanderson
      @JonasAlexanderson  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much for your kind words.
      I have been on ships on the Danube rive, many, many years ago. Very beautiful.
      I use poogies on my paddle and the SnapDragon Hyperhands are so warm I don't need any gloves in the winter. On this video it was not very warm but with all the action my hands still stayed warm.
      I use GearLab paddles but also the Gram paddles (Lars Gram, Denmark) are very good. I will make 5-6 wood paddles this spring, to lend to customers, maybe sell and to use myself. It's a big satisfaction to paddle with a paddle you have made yourself.
      I have not made any merchandise for selling yet, maybe I will make some T-shirts this year. Send me an email with your name and adress and I will send you a free sticker. retsam@telia.com
      Cheers /Jonas

  • @kurtpenner2362
    @kurtpenner2362 5 років тому

    How do you like that Reed Tuilik suit? How well does the face seal keep the water out?

    • @JonasAlexanderson
      @JonasAlexanderson  5 років тому +1

      I love the tuiliq! In my Ilaga with the ocean cockpit I stay more or less completely dry. Some drops of water comes in when I wear my glasses, that's all.
      In my other kayaks, with key hole cockpit, there is a small leakage at the sides. Like a normal spray skirt.
      The downside with the tuiliq is that it's not as durable as a dry suit. I have to get a new one after about two years, but they are worth it. And I paddle about 120-130 days a year, so it's no surprise they wear out.

    • @kurtpenner2362
      @kurtpenner2362 5 років тому

      @@JonasAlexanderson If you take the hood down, will water get in at the neck? How snug is it around the neck?

    • @JonasAlexanderson
      @JonasAlexanderson  5 років тому

      Kurt Penner it has happened once or twice. It’s not like a dry suit around the neck, but snug enough so not much water comes in. But you are not supposed to make a roll without the hood on.

  • @Jante72
    @Jante72 5 років тому

    Hello, I saw in your video that you are wearing boots. Actually I have the problem with my Greenland T that it is quit narrow so that my boots are to big. What kind of shoes are you using? Cheers, Jan

    • @JonasAlexanderson
      @JonasAlexanderson  5 років тому

      Wellenjaeger hi, I had the same problem until I found these boots from Kokatat. They got rather thin and soft soles so they are working great in my Ilaga.

    • @Jante72
      @Jante72 5 років тому

      @@JonasAlexanderson Thanks a lot for your answer. Meanwhile I found a pair of boots that fit to my Greenland. Here some impessions of my Rebel playing in the waves ua-cam.com/video/y7CjFN6PQjo/v-deo.html
      Looking forward to your next video😉

  • @allanhewick168
    @allanhewick168 5 років тому

    Where is your life jacket???