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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- Im rethinking a lot of the things I do, including my fitness as an aging paddler.
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I want to thank everyone for all the comments - I was teaching a WFA this weekend where I had no cell service/internet so it was a nice surprise this morning to see the views/comments. Ill spend the next couple of days working my way through them all Thanks Everyone!
Man, I was worried you were rethinking youtube.
Keep up the good work sir, there's tons of us you're having a positive impact on!
Thank you. As much as l like this comment, I like the 8 people that agree with you even more. Thanks everyone.
I Very rarely leave a comment. In 15 years I think I have left 2. One was to you recently. I am not on any other form of social media for a many reasons ... but this video just rests my case. People have become unbelievably arrogant, opinionated, aggressively rude and basically whacked. Anyone would have to have to be inhuman not to take these critics personally. I often wonder how people can make these videos in today's climate of angry ignorance. You deserve a medal. I love your channel. I just subscribed.
You’re not wrong there. Many feel that the anonymity of hiding behind a keyboard allows them to spit out their horrible opinions that can be very damaging to the person that they aim them at. I often wonder if it is down to a loss of discipline we now see. I doubt that they would be able to do the same in person. It is very sad that some people have become so self centred.
thanks. I know I should ignore people more - but I regularly get, as you see, insulted for being me, or insulted for a lack of perceived skill I have spent decades working on and teaching. It isn't easy. thanks for watching.
Your instructional videos helped me so much last year starting as a total newbie on borrowed gear going right into a long paddle in the ADK. Still lots of challenges w a wider recreational kayak and very likely a paddle that was too short for me. But I still did it and didn’t hurt myself over about 12 miles over 2 days. Your videos help me know how I should strive to evolve. And I keep hoping that I will get better and get better gear and will be able to do kayak camping more regularly. I even got your book. Thx for the honest advice.
thanks for watching, glad I could be helpful.
Anything you want to teach/show us, I would love to see, have learned so much from your instructions and video's, always willing to learn more, keep up the outstanding videos.
fyi, would love to see ways for a 50+ weak paddler get in and out, I know i'm not good at it, so learning :)
THanks! Im going to shoot a video on getting in and out next week it should be up in about two weeks.
Your advice is very valuable to this older newish paddler. I’d LOVE an episode on getting in and out of the kayak. I always have some anxiety at the beginning and end of the paddle and no way am I getting in from a dock.
Docks are a nightmare. And I am headed to Norfolk this weekend, where there is a dock I could shoot a video….hmmmm thanks for watching.
Could not agree with you more! Meet your students where they are. Love that you are so flexible in your teaching- that is why you are awesome!
Thank you so much Tami. Hope we get to paddle together again!
“If someone has a solution to that (besides death), I’m interested!” 😂😂 love it. 😊
Glad you liked it. Honestly, that is my reaction because Ive gotten so many negative comments lately. I expected a flurry of "drop dead" comments.
Just subscribed and really like your channel. At 65 now I started yoga, weight training and some serious stretching. Had to get a kayak trailer because I couldn't get the kayak up on the car. Age makes us adapt to our passions. Take care, Al
Al, if I could manage to pull a trailer behind my ridiculously long van I would! A trailer is the way to go. Stay active and keep paddling. Thanks for the subscribe
An unfortunate reality of success on UA-cam is that people like to bitch and get nasty and hurtful because maybe it makes them feel better about their feelings or other personal failings of theirs. Certainly I don’t agree with everything you’ve said on this channel but you’re doing awesome and as I’ve said before one of the few channels I specifically look for videos from each week. Also looking for new ways to do things is a big part of growing as a person, something everyone should be striving to do, becoming the best versions of ourselves, so it’s fantastic that you’re open to new ways of doing things, basic paddle skills and beyond.
Thanks Brendan. Glad you're here. thanks for watching.
A couple of days ago I paddled into some of the highest winds I have ever had to navigate. Because of your teaching, specifically pushing the paddle as opposed to pulling it and of course torso rotation, I made it through the paddle with no pains in either my shoulders, arms or torso. Thanks for great paddling tips and like others have commented, disregard the negative commentators. They are useless for the most part.
Yes. Pushing the paddle helped me 1000% last summer as a newbie in high winds/current on Indian Lake ADK. Still had to over-stroke on recreational kayaks but at least I was pushing my over-strokes and not pulling them.
Glad I was helpful Bob, the test of an efficient paddler is a strong headwind. I am glad you passed the test. You're a rock star.
Hey dude. Fellow instructor here (Whitewater Kayaking). I really like your perspective.
Nice to see that whitewater is not the only discipline with dogma. I like your salad bar analogy. I use tools in a toolbox analogy with my students.
Another thing I am trying to do is instead of using words like "right," "wrong," "good," or "bad," I use words like "effective" and "efficient." So a stroke could be more effective or less efficient. This is more specific feedback as it more accurately tells them what exactly to work on and it respects where they are on the continuum of skill level.
Thanks for stopping by brother.. I use the term efficient A LOT… but I like effective. I’ll add that one. Thanks.
I highly recommend the book “Don’t nag, TAG” is not kayaking at all but help in teaching any physical skill to anyone. And the concept was a part of a Nobel prize winning study in teaching surgical students.
I'll check it out. thanks. Also the art of gathering is one I have been meaning to read.
Love the salad bar analogy - this is exactly how I think about paddle strokes.
Glad you like it!
Unfortunately there is always some non constructive comments in any channel. Put that in perspective. What I don’t get is if they don’t like the video just go somewhere else. Keep up the good work, I always appreciate the pure honesty and not having to appeal to the commercial aspect just to please everyone for the sake of getting more subs. Cheers!!
Thanks brother. For the record I don’t mind people disagreeing with me, I mind people hurling insults and being otherwise rude. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I look forward to your videos every week. Can’t wait to see Maine and Nova Scotia trip.
super excited. thanks for watching.
haha I hardly ever show me or my wife get in or out of a kayak in our videos . its one of the most ungraceful unflattering actions know to man and woman and I am sure people dont wanna see us do a big spready in their face lol . Love your videos , always worth a watch and always something to learn . I dont know why anyone into kayaking wouldn't like them ? . keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your knowledge
thanks for watching!
I love to see your new posts...I always learn something from them. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching!
There will always haters, Ignore them and keep up the good work.
Thanks! It's hard but Im trying.
You're doing a great job with your videos. I always learn something from them.
thanks for watching!
I enjoy your posts and it's very apparent that you are a great guy. I think its neat that you share what you are doing and learning and living a unique lifestyle. (Good for you!.)
Thank you. Thanks for watching.
Yes, we all get older. You do what you can to stay in shape (and that becomes harder and less rewarding), but in the end the only solution is to accept new limitations and be thankful for what you still can do. I’d like to think we become a bit wiser and learn to enjoy smaller challenges and limited success that would have disappointed us when we were younger. I also think we learn not to do the stupid things we did when we were younger and believed nothing would go wrong. My ten mile hikes have been replaced by five mile hikes, but I’m satisfied that I can still get out and hike. I’m 75.
I definitely do fewer stupid things..... I think....
A great reminder that noBODY is the same and there's no such thing as the right way.
Some instructors i admire use the following questions to help assess alternative methods.
Does it work? Does it introduce risk? Is it fast?
If it satisfies those criteria (not all should be a yes answer 😂) it is an excellent option.
That’s a great assessment. Love it
People never like to show themselves getting in and out of a kayak. Kudos to you. I love your style. You remind me of many musician and artist friends and teachers I've had over the years.👍
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching. I will confess it was fun to edit together all those shots of me getting in. At one point that sequence was over 2 minutes long…. Then cooler editing heads prevailed.
Love the “do what works” attitude! I apply this to rescues too. Successful rescue is the one that gets the swimmer back in their boat and everyone is safe doing it. I’ve learned what works for my body and my boat. For example I’m probably never going to cowboy scramble. I’m short, have a higher volume boat and I’m not getting my chest on that boat. It’s not a tool in MY toolkit and that’s fine. If I’m back in my boat and paddling that’s the idea!
I would probably remove the cowboy rescue from my tool box… I swear for me it only works 50% of the time. Thanks for watching.
I enjoy your videos - you provide useful info and insights. Haters gonna hate. Ignore them, and focus on the positive people and comments.
I really try to. Thanks!
Brett: Nice job. Remember Change is "THE" Constant in Life. Have you ever thought of rereleasing the "Enlightened Kayaker"? Cheers
It's available for the iPad or for a Mac computer. It has video in it so I can really only release it there. I would have to rework it completely and shoot a million photos to transition it to a regular book..... but it would be a good winter project.....hmmmm
Great video Brett, just keep being you! You bring up the most interesting topics.
As someone a bit older than you, recovery time will become a bigger issue in the coming years. Make sure to leave time to rest and recover while also increasing your exercise. Its a difficult balance that I'm still struggling with.
The recovery is a good point, that Ill admit I hadn’t thought about. Thanks for watching and good advice.
I learned a new word today "supersillious". Not having been familiar with the word I guess makes me un-supersillious! There are thousands of kayak channels on UA-cam. I subscribe to your channel because of you.
thank you. I appreciate that.
Weird … I’ve been aging, too! I used to be just naturally fit, but more and more, as I enter my 60’s, it seems I lose it after shorter and shorter periods of not using it. No one ever told me that getting older would mean having to work out more, just to maintain! Anyway, I’d love to see a video about a bunch of different ways to get in and out of a kayak.
Yeah, that’s exactly what I am experiencing… and im not liking it. Thanks for watching.
As always get several suggestions then adjust to what suits one best and works best for you never have just 1 way to get the same end results!
Always interesting post keep up the great work !
thanks for watching.
Since day one, I have had trouble getting in my boat. I am horribly stiff. I wish I could get into my boat like you. Most enter as you do it.
Hey Tommy! ACA teaches it differently so I have been corrected a bunch of times. As always, thanks for watching.
@@AdventureOtaku wouldn’t Midas,is this for the whole worldforgoodness for your wisdom
Hi, new subscriber here, thanks for your channel. I'd love to see a video on how you get in and out of the kayak. Actually, and how u get in/out from a dock or area when u can't physically straddle the yak... I'm a new paddler in regards to kayak, I switched from canoes a few years ago.
And yes I agree, there is (should be) no dogma. Just stupid ppl who have opinions about things that are none of their business 😊 part of human creativity is being innovative and being able to come up with new ways of doing things. Adapt or die (of boredom, lol).
Anyway, thanks for all the great teaching videos. As a new kayaker, I appreciate all the coaching and skills advice!
Thanks for watching and subscribing. I have a in/out video in the cue. I’ll probably shoot next week. But honestly I hate docks! They are just a night mare
I’ll be 64 in a few months. 3.5 years ago I weighed 315 lbs. I got divorced after 32 years of marriage. I bought a new travel trailer and moved into a campground on the river. I started kayaking again after decades of not yakking. I decided to get fit. I bought a mtn bike. I lost 100 lbs in 4 months. I think a gym is a waist of time. Living is bicycling, living is kayaking. Just stay busy and eat right, your body will keep up. Weight training is a waist of time. I’ve kept the weight off 3 years now and those two hobbies are life changing.
Keep it going brother.
I may not support you financially but I do love everything your trying to teach and I constantly try the things your way and if I have to modify it to my body I do all the time...keep up the great job..
you support me financially by watching videos, and I appreciate that. Thank you!
As a new paddler I appreciate your work making videos. Keep up you style and ignore and delete the idiots. As with everything there are different ways to do thing. I am always trying new ways some work lots don't. You are giving us a good starting point the we can add to it as we learn. Who cares what brands you wear it not important.
thanks for watching. I appreciate you.
A very interesting Video as promised Brett. Getting in and out of a Kayak is challenging for me. There is absolutely no grace in it at all. I sometimes just drop in, and then haul myself out, I have even pulled myself physically out of the boat via a handrail because I can't get my legs under myself to be able to push up and onto a raised bank. Luckily I am naturally very strong. Which is why a Canoe would be better for me. But wheres the fun in that.
I have noticed that over the winter I have lost some level of skill and I would even say confidence in my ability because of the reduced time on the water. So this should start to be build back up and built upon as we are now back to weekly paddles at the Club. I am going to be working on my Tourer Awards this year through Paddle UK. I will also be attending a White Water Weekend in June, which will hopefully be fun. I will be in the correct boat for the water this time. Unlike in February were I have my Baptism of Fire on a River in Flood and in a Tourer.
I think if you are getting negative critiques from other UA-camr's it could be down to the fact that they don't like that the tried and tested ways they have been taught and then pass on to others, may not be the best way after all could be hitting a nerve, and the first form of response for some is to attack. Being flexible in how you approach teaching people is the only way that you will truly be able to help those that want to learn how to do something, that like me have things that get in the way. So my Coaches try and find ways around some of it, to make what we do as fun and safe as possible. My Wife is a Teacher and our recent experiences has helped her be come even better at her job. One of the big things is that School isn't a fit environment for all to learn in and you need to look at alternative ways to help a young boy or girl get the most out of life. As we have found with both our Daughters. As school has been a nightmare for them, Both are very bright girls, but school just were not for them. So being flexible in how you teach and approach people that have trouble learning from the set way of doing this is a great skill to have and that will only have come from years of experience, coupled with being reflective in how you have taught over those years, and using that to make you better at getting across what you need to get across in a way that has the desired outcome. As for Negative comments, it is the curse of the internet and lack of decency on there behalf. Most would never say to your face what they say in the comment section. I have had that when I used to be admin of a Forum and Facebook group. then they would meet me in person and they would be nice as pie. being a big bugger probably helps me there. My eldest fell of a Horse during a lesson and member of Staff was to scared to come ang tell me to keep an eye one her. My Kids say it is because I have a resting Bi£ch face.
I will look forward to the Nova Scotia trip. I wonder if the following years Trip is sailing based? As I imagine that being very physical and getting into shape would help with that. I could guess awy for a while and possibly hit on what it is you have planned.
A brilliant video as ever Brett.
A number of people have mentioned it is an issue. Im going to shoot a video next week. it should be up in two weeks.
@@AdventureOtaku I will look forward to that. I guess it is probably an age thing with some of us taking up Kayaking in later life. Probably a few like me where there are other factors of health that make it a bit harder along with not being as flexible with aging and loss of flexibility. I used to be incredibly flexible for my height and build. Weight increase certainly hasn’t helped either.
You & Joey @turningpointboat are crushing it this year. Stay true to your message & belief. I'm entering my 4th summer of sea kayaking with my Exceed. 2021 me would have expected me to be rolling & L3 or L4 cert. I'm none & I'm a happy & successful kayaker that self reduces without a float & gets out 4 times a week in MN. My club utilizes me for class denos & entry level leadership. Could I improve more, sure but for a land locked paddled I'm happy and assured in my ability to assist others in need on the water. Most importantly I love kayaking & am a aware/safe paddler. I've experienced all types of instruction and frankly some of the early stuff turned me off from gaining certifications. I'm thankful I've made a couple paddling friends who are L4 & L5 instructors that understand it's not one method fits all and who encourage growth when the kayaker is ready for it. Open safe & positive mindset in teaching/coaching will always win and keep people engaged and wanting more. Shine on, paddle on✨✨
Joey @turningpointboatworks is killing it. Keep paddling!
Just getting back into kayaking now. Getting in and out is still the most treacherous moment for me.
I am amazed by the number of people who have said this very comment. I am shooting a getting in/out video next week.
Very interesting videos - thanks for them.
BTW the way you get in the kayak isn't at all strange - I see many people using just that approach here in Scotland - and I use it myself too.
thank you. It is considered strange because I get kicked around by people that have certifications that say they are experts - certifications I never chose to get, and never needed to work in the field for 20+ years - because I do it different than the certifying body teaches..... I agree in reality it isn't strange, it works well for me and my body and what my body can do.... which is what the point of this video is about....ive now gone on a bit of a rant when I should be editing.....
Hey Brett, I love your instructional video's, but I also enjoy the way you always keep things open for other one's opinion. I wonder how long a video it would become if you'ld put every 'but that's how I feel about it' and 'that's what works for me' and other sentences you use to tell the viewers that it's simply your opinion (and not a fact that works for all), in one long row...
Just keep up the good work and ignore the people who don't understand the difference between explaining how you came to an opinion, and stating a fact.
Thanks brother. Thanks for watching.
Thanks!
Thanks Todd!
Been enjoying your videos for a long time. Your paddling tips are most appreciated. I hope to one day enjoy an on-water paddle lesson with you.
Mark - Eastern NC
Thanks for watching. Is this Mark in New Bern?
@@AdventureOtaku yes it is!!
Great video with food for thought. Spring is always such an energizing time for kayakers - even the four season ones. Is that a new dry suit? If so, would love to hear what you think of it.
It is not a new dry suit. It is my, really getting incredibly old dry suit that keeps on hanging on....It has been back to Kokatat 3 times for repairs, and once for gaskets. I am constantly shopping though because I feel like it could give up the ghost at any moment.
@@AdventureOtaku ah it didn’t have the “vintage fade” on screen so wasn’t sure.
Regarding getting rusty over the winter… we spend Nov - May in the Dominican Republic so no yakking ! Gotta figure something out for next year
you need kayaks in the DR... which by the way doesn't sound like a bad place to get a little rusty.
You must keep learning. The day you don't learn something someone digs a hole and leaves your cold body in the bottom of it. Keep up the good work.
With 45 years under my belt with a pretty damaged body I just have to figure out ways to do the things I want to do. Often I come up with pretty unconventional methods, but if it works it works.
if it works, it works, if it doesn't figure out how to make it work. totally agree. thanks or watching.
I don’t comment much on any UA-cam videos except yours. The reason I do is because you respond quickly with constructive information. I enjoy your videos. You’re down to earth and I appreciate that. Everyone has their own opinions on things. I think those that comment can make them constructive if they don’t agree with you. People can be cruel and they likely have no idea into how much work goes into making these videos. If they feel the need to bash you, stop! Think about how you sound before making the comment. Don’t watch yours if they are so opposed to the way you do things. I guarantee most of us who read these ugly comments feel like that person is just being a jerk. Glad they’re blocked. There’s a good following out here that like your UA-cam videos. Keep them coming. Thank you!
I appreciate you watching. And I know I shouldn't let the angry comments be an issue for me, but it bugs me. I have no problem with people who disagree with me as long as they can offer that disagreement in an effective way. Thanks again!
Haha. I thought the "one last thing" was just going to be the bit of you exiting your kayak and walking off victoriously.
Im rarely "victorious' but thanks!
Have you done a video on dry suits? My big issue is I have limited mobility on my left shoulder so cannot close my dry suit alone.
I haven't but it is one I am working on, at least in terms of research. where is the zipper on your dry suit?
Love your Nolsy background. I wonder how Steve GORYL WOULDVE HANDLED YOU TUBE comments. Lol
I love my nolsy background too. They taught me a lot
lol, I guess if I had a bunch of North Face in my wardrobe, I might have gotten cranky too. I’ve still got some 20 year old pants, and I don’t feel pressured to throw them out.
I think you are correct about the dogma thing. It’s kind of self replicating because when you are new, you don’t always know what should be strictly observed due to safety versus what is some old crap that might even be wrong. I actually got taught a couple wrong things getting my private pilot certificate. One of the things had been hanging around from WW2 radial engine management, and was still being applied to regular pistons despite the manuals clearly authorizing the practice they were teaching people to avoid!
You are on the money. The North Face thing, the dogma thing. All of it. Thanks for watching.
I get a lot out of your videos. Thanks for sharing. As for boarding a kayak, I was somewhat misguided by the plethora of videos by "experts" insisting on involving the paddle as a crutch. Lousy methods at best and once I scored an all carbon Werner it became obvious that was a really bad idea. After a few launches I settled in to side saddle or the cowboy method you use on beaches and a three point step in/out off docks and steps. IMHO if you have decent balance and common sense launching/landing is easy enough. That said I have yet to launch into swift current or serious wave action because I paddle in a protected bay (Morro Bay CA). I am 70. I must agree that there isn't a rule book for this.
"the plethora of videos by "experts" insisting on involving the paddle as a crutch" - one of my biggest pet peeves. I see ACA instructors do it fluidly and easily because they have done it 1000 times, but for a new paddler it is so awkward. Thanks for watching.
PEI is amazing. Enjoy it.
Thanks! Really looking forward to it. Both the paddling and the seafood!
To be honest… yes… paddled for many many years. Getting in and out from various start points (low banks, high banks, shores, from deep water (after swimming)…. It is always the hairiest bit!! Isn’t it? 😅
It shouldn't be - but for a lot of people it is - I will say there are a lot of tricks.
As long as you get in the boat without going for a dip in the water, it works! 😂😂
you're not wrong.... like landing a plane right? if you can walk away....
I ditto many of the positive comments here, and I think us kayakers may have had some similar concerns on putting on and taking off our boats from their vehicles. I realize there are tons of videos on the internet showing different methods and home-made contraptions used for loading kayaks (perhaps many more for fishing kayaks because they are heavy), but seems like a summary hasn’t really been done that includes a good cross-section of examples. Maybe another survey would help on this. I am ready to send photos of my system when the time is right - it works for my kind of vehicle and fits my ability level. It’s just as embarrassing to accidentally drop a kayak from a car roof (and I have done this) than it is to take a spill during entry. As for critics, yea it sucks, some folks don’t value those like you who really want to help others, all they want to do is call knowledgeable people snobs.
I actually did a video during covid about racking your kayak. But it may be time for a revisit. And while I did a bunch of methods, I only had my touring kayak as an option for loading and unloading. I'll look into that. thanks!
Your low brace turn looks like you can’t decide between doing a stern rudder or a reverse sweep and just leave the paddle in limbo between the two without really bracing while bleeding boat speed. I agree with adjusting methods to the student rather than the other way around.
No I was playing with the brace to get the turn where I wanted. Low brace turns always bleed speed. I also only did it for about a second and a half to illustrate the concept of stroke integration.
Hi would be nice if u can make video about getting correct and comfortable sitting position so u can survive a day long trip without pain or sleeping legs?
I like doing climbing as alternating sport to kayaking. (I know u hate hiking and so 😂) Think they fit good together related to overall body fitness.
I don’t HATE hiking….but I’d rather be paddling. I feel like I did a video about sitting position…I’ll have to look…
Thanks for asking, but I don't need to see videos of you getting into or getting out of your kayak. I did watch your compilation at the start of this video, though. I was heartened to see that I was not the only one who enters the kayak by first stradding it. Who knew that I was actually doing something right? 🙂Or, at least acceptably.
Thanks for watching. According to the ACA and a number of instructors I have had we are both doing it wrong. But keep doing it that way if it works.
I didn't realize so much technique in was involved with paddling.
Most people don’t, and most people just get in a boat and go. And honestly that is fine. But if you want to paddle longer distances, longer times, move faster with less work, it is mostly technique.
I was worried you were going to become a sit-on-top kayaking bass fisherman.
If I became a bass fishing, sit on top paddler, I would probably have way more views.... but Im still not gonna do it.
Sunday morning, just like clockwork.
I do my best.... well, the clock work thing is because I can schedule it, but I still have to get it ready to go! right?
It just occurred to me: sooooo many kayak videos show the paddler putting the boat in the water, then they're paddling. They edit out the getting in the boat part. This makes me think that it must be awkward for everyone, and maybe there's a big need for instructional videos about it.
its in the cue. working on it Tuesday!
You said you moved north from Carolina (one of them). Where are you paddling now?
I was in central NC, then I was in Norfolk Va. Now I am in eastern PA. Ten minutes from the Jersey border. And you can see all those places and paddling them on the channel.
@@AdventureOtaku Nice. I moved from CT, where I started kayaking 40 years ago, to GA (job move). Really helped my roll thanks to warmer water that wasn't aversive to practice in. Now my wife, recently retired wants to move north, probably to CT. Hopefully I'll have enough money leftover to venture south during the longer winters up there. If you ever pass near Raritan NJ, stop in at a little pizza joint called DeLucia's at 3 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ 08869 and try the fresh Jersey tomato pie. I stopped there once on the way back south from VT (I must have read some google reviews) and it's now on my list of places to eat at if I'm ever within 100 miles.
@@davidwalker41 I am pretty sure I have read about DeLucias… I think it’s become super popular - like hard to get a pie popular. It is definitely on the list.
First off ignore the ignorants! But I copy where you’re at with all of this. I’ll say whatever works for you might not work for everyone. I’m self taught with canoeing & kayaking and I’ve always been fine using common sense. My thing is fishing, I catch fish & I eat them! Many ppl rather catch & release so that’s ok & I don’t criticize them. More fish for me to eat 😁!! As for cardio or lose weight you don’t have to run, (my knees are shot) I stopped that nonsense a longtime ago. Just eat less & exercise more. Maybe buy a fan bike they are great. My opinion.
Well, I am about to buy an actual bike. I don't particularly like running, but I need the cardio. I had to sell my bike when we moved. On the other stuff you are right. When I am teaching I say over and over (we come in all shapes and sizes and ranges of motion. Lets find a way to do it as best we can with out getting hurt!) thanks for watching!
You can’t listen to trolls. Most of them wouldn’t know the difference between a kayak paddle and a canoe paddle. As it comes to doing things different that is always more than one way to do something. And Per from River Keynes get in his kayaks, the same way you do.
You're right. But it's hard to ignore them when a video gets 40k views and it seems like everyone is taking a dump on me. but thank you. You are right.
During the off time of paddling. I have found that weight machines with light weight and rowing machine for keeping up with my paddling fitness. I throw in treadmill and exercise bike. Work out three times a week and only one day is weights. Been doing that for the last several years and it seems to work well for me. Just remember words are just that and they don't hurt you. Just like dealing with those pain in the rump patients in EMS. Keep up the good videos!
My fellow paddler you are right on target!
Yeah, I have ramped up - considerably - my fitness level this year. We will see if that makes a difference for me. On the "words" topic... you are of course right, but personal attacks (I don't care if people disagree with me, and have a reasonable argument why I am wrong) when flung in numbers, can be bothersome. Thanks for your words... and thanks for watching.
I'd rethink worrying about anything a troll has to say in your comments.
As an aging paddler, I've discovered fitness really helps, but skill beats it almost every time.
I'm sure you've seen your share of 25 year olds gassed after a few miles because they don't know how an efficient paddle stroke works.
Thanks for something to think about.
On the troll thing, you are so right. But it is hard. And you are right on the skill thing too. so right. thanks for watching.
I agree completely. So many variables re. launching/landing, thus, so many variations on methods.
On stroke fluidity/flow: i will sometimes mention it, especially for intermediate paddlers to aspire to. For beginners, they usually need to stop and think about each change of stroke.
I sometimes criticize parts of your vids but i hope i'm constructive.
Im fine with people disagreeing with me, Im not fine with people being rude or insulting. I am game to have conversation. And yes, stroke integration is not a beginner skill, but it is good for beginners to be thinking about attaining that level of fluidity.