Yeah, I think we spend a lot of time focus on the physical difficult but not enough time talking about the mental challenges we deal with. If my experience can be relatable or helpful to someone than I’m happy -Tony
I have had this exact day on the green many times. Lap after lap of saying todays the day and just feeling "off" or the pad not looking "perfect".. In reality my lines never went bad and I don't even know what perfect is for the pad... Its definitely important to not takes things so seriously and remember to just have fun. Took me so much to get into my boat when i finally ran gorilla. Once I got in I have never been so locked in on anything in my life. Pure bliss. Self assessment will yield long careers
Solid assessment. If you watch the locals. I’ve walked a bunch and watched all the legends that are way way way better than me walk because they’re not feeling it. Wait till there’s more water. 8-10” is solid for a first lap.
Self assessment is always good, until it starts to get past that and into our head. Work in progress every day, friend. Appreciate you bringing in the conversation 🫶🏼 grateful to have you around
Seems like this video has been quite a cathartic process for you which is definitely helpful! Good on ya! Lines looked alright but the head game is always more important
It's very cathartic. When paddling, I always find it important to be aware of your feelings and make decisions based on those feelings. It’s a process, and vocalizing those feelings is part of it. -Tony
I have 2 thoughts about this. (None are critical of you at all btw) Some of the best lines I've had on big rapids are those days where I'm feeling like the boat is paddling me. Your body knows what to do. Trust in your lizard brain...it knows what to do. 2ndly as I have gotten older (I'm 49) I have realised I dont care how bad I'm looking each day. The people that boat with me know im good in the rapids and they will razz me mercilessly when I'm looking like a beater...and that's good cos it stops me from being too critical and makes me laugh at myself over those mishaps.
I think that’s a great outlook and I wish I had it more often. A good crew that makes you laugh is one of the best aids I’ve ever had paddling hard white water-Tony
What an important message! Thanks for sharing your experience! Kayaking isn't always physically challenging, but also psychically challenging.
Yeah, I think we spend a lot of time focus on the physical difficult but not enough time talking about the mental challenges we deal with. If my experience can be relatable or helpful to someone than I’m happy -Tony
I have had this exact day on the green many times. Lap after lap of saying todays the day and just feeling "off" or the pad not looking "perfect".. In reality my lines never went bad and I don't even know what perfect is for the pad... Its definitely important to not takes things so seriously and remember to just have fun. Took me so much to get into my boat when i finally ran gorilla. Once I got in I have never been so locked in on anything in my life. Pure bliss. Self assessment will yield long careers
Yeah I’ve been trying to be better about remembering to have fun. We are getting there lol -Tony
Great video and nice subject. I'll add you have progressed rapidly since I met you a few years ago. Enjoy every moment and remember to smile!
I appreciate that man, if I I can remember to smile I think I’ll be better off in my kayaking haha -Tony
Yeah man, agreed
Hope it was helpful and relatable! -Tony
Solid assessment. If you watch the locals. I’ve walked a bunch and watched all the legends that are way way way better than me walk because they’re not feeling it. Wait till there’s more water. 8-10” is solid for a first lap.
Thanks for tip man! Hope to see you at Gauley fest man!-Tony
@@JerKayaks I’ll be at the dagger tent!
Damn man, now its gone. Bummer for sure.
Good info, thanks
You bet- Tony
Sometimes you just aren"t feeling it!
Lmao true as hell dude -Tony
Self assessment is always good, until it starts to get past that and into our head. Work in progress every day, friend. Appreciate you bringing in the conversation 🫶🏼 grateful to have you around
Thanks Brettanie! Always appreciate you! -Tony
great video man!!
Glad you liked it! -Tony
Seems like this video has been quite a cathartic process for you which is definitely helpful! Good on ya! Lines looked alright but the head game is always more important
It's very cathartic. When paddling, I always find it important to be aware of your feelings and make decisions based on those feelings. It’s a process, and vocalizing those feelings is part of it. -Tony
I have 2 thoughts about this. (None are critical of you at all btw)
Some of the best lines I've had on big rapids are those days where I'm feeling like the boat is paddling me. Your body knows what to do. Trust in your lizard brain...it knows what to do.
2ndly as I have gotten older (I'm 49) I have realised I dont care how bad I'm looking each day. The people that boat with me know im good in the rapids and they will razz me mercilessly when I'm looking like a beater...and that's good cos it stops me from being too critical and makes me laugh at myself over those mishaps.
I think that’s a great outlook and I wish I had it more often. A good crew that makes you laugh is one of the best aids I’ve ever had paddling hard white water-Tony