Great simple straightforward technique. First video on basic technique, not REI, had a person that I wish I could take out and teach as his technique was wrong and had 54K subscribers all learning wrong too. :( Again Great video!!!
Most instructors would disagree that the last third of the sweep does much of anything at all, it's the opposite, it's the first third that's most important. Good paddlers exit the water on their sweep roughly 2/3rds of the way back to the stern and will rarely bring their blade all the way back. Bringing your blade all the way back can actually stop the turn as it can become a stern pry. You can see clearly in this video how the kayak stops turning and starts tracking straight when he is in the last third of the stroke. I think this guy might have remembered the instruction he received when learning a little backwards.
Starting kayaking in early 2022, if you don't twist your torso you don't get torque to use less arm strength which will exhaust you quickly. Try kayaking with just arms and no torso rotation and see how much energy you use.
That's a high angle blade and a paddle that is about 15-20cm too long, that's one of the reasons why you see his boat not tracking well when he paddles forward.
I don’t agree with this video. I believe the best stroke is always in front of you and should never go past your body unless to recover. Paddling behind you promotes drag, turns the kayak more than necessary, and pushes the bow down into the water slowing you down.
Briliiant video even 5 years after it was made , this video will never go out of date because it's that good
Agreed! Simple, informative and easy to follow straightforward instruction
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The first 1 minute and 45 seconds of this video changed me from a mediocre kayaker into an actual kayaker. Thank you
Thanks for sharing. We agree the right technique can make all the difference!
This is awesome. I just started kayaking last week. Very nicely explained, thank you so much!
Great Job! I used this video to help teach Boy Scouts their Kayaking Merit Badge, Thanks for this!
This is the BEST tutorial ever on the internet! Thank you :D
Thank you :D !
AMAZING!
Clear and effective instructions even in 2021!!
Thank you for this information. It is really well explained for somebody that's just beginning kayaking.
Great simple straightforward technique. First video on basic technique, not REI, had a person that I wish I could take out and teach as his technique was wrong and had 54K subscribers all learning wrong too. :( Again Great video!!!
Thank you buddy, I’ve been thinking of getting a fishing yak, the feelfree lure 10 v2
Keep healthy and safe
Most instructors would disagree that the last third of the sweep does much of anything at all, it's the opposite, it's the first third that's most important. Good paddlers exit the water on their sweep roughly 2/3rds of the way back to the stern and will rarely bring their blade all the way back. Bringing your blade all the way back can actually stop the turn as it can become a stern pry. You can see clearly in this video how the kayak stops turning and starts tracking straight when he is in the last third of the stroke. I think this guy might have remembered the instruction he received when learning a little backwards.
Helpful and well demonstrated. Thanks.(UK)
Excellent video, I'm definitely subscribing.
You should’ve gone over why he has paddles at the various angles to each other
That's pretty cool!
Thank You!
Nice helpful Vid , bro ... straight into a practise session tomo.. uk weather permitting ...! G.... u.k
thank you so much for the tips
I'm going to go soon, this is bodacious.
Isn’t torso rotation dangerous for your back? Especially when combined with other muscle pulls etc.?
Starting kayaking in early 2022, if you don't twist your torso you don't get torque to use less arm strength which will exhaust you quickly. Try kayaking with just arms and no torso rotation and see how much energy you use.
Hey Kayley ;)
I like that kayak what kind is it ?
awesome techniques
What's a decent paddle for a kayak?
Cool
Thanks mate!
You have very little torso rotation except when you're talking about it
lol so true.
Nice tutorial
Is that a high angle paddle or low angle? It looks like a high angle paddle.
That's a high angle blade and a paddle that is about 15-20cm too long, that's one of the reasons why you see his boat not tracking well when he paddles forward.
Благодаря!
I don’t agree with this video. I believe the best stroke is always in front of you and should never go past your body unless to recover. Paddling behind you promotes drag, turns the kayak more than necessary, and pushes the bow down into the water slowing you down.
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What kayak is this?
Hi JJ! It is a Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 Kayak. Here's a link that'll take you right to it on our site! 👍 bit.ly/3b54aVV
5:09 Giant Grouper
out of nowhere, WOW! 🦹🦹🦹🦹
Not to brag, but I've never had to use a reverse stroke. My kayak likes to come to a stop on its own.
Good information for beginners but improper technique makes for bad habits when imitated.
Iya ya Allah.