Preparing for the Next Level - How to Kayak
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- A few months ago, P5 and I made a goal to run his first waterfalls this summer. Everything we have done thus far is building to that moment. Some of the work is fun, some is more like work. In any case, progress is the goal. Sometimes a trip back to an easier river is what you need to see that progress. After several trips to the Boilin Hole on the Mayo River, we return to kayak the Dan River at Kibler Valley to gauge our improvement. My son especially has been putting in a lot of time and effort building the fundamental skills needed to go to the next level. We have been doing frequent flat water skill days as well as taking on harder moves while on the river. All that work is evident on this run and will soon pay off. He has all the tools now to step up his kayaking. This run was very recently at or above the skill level of the group. Coming back to this run to watch them ace it was very inspiring to all involved! Kibler Valley is a beautiful run in its own right and a fantastic place to prepare for the next level.
Tarheel Paddlers Association was on the river today. They were giving back by repairing the bridge to a riverside property.
We also dive into a little DIY Footbrace Bulkhead project on Evan's new Remix 47!
Come along and watch the progress on a great run capped by a week of firsts!
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Watching the kiddos succeed makes me smile 😊
Thanks George!
Im binging the the heck out of your videos man, really helping with my kayaking over the pond in the UK.
Thank you Megane Trophy!! Love it!
I loved watching this one again Pete! Gotta hit this one if I come down! Probably right at my learning curve at this point.
for sure Jeff!
What a paradise! Awesome video! Thx for sharing.
Thanks WD! Nice to have so many options close to home.
So awesome to see how much everyone has grown in confidence and ability to make these runs. Great job!
I couldn't agree more Tracy! They have all put in so much effort and it's starting to pay off!
@@RiverKingsKayak you have a lot to be proud of brother. Look how many paddlers lives you've impacted in a positive way. You've done well brother!
Really wish I could have the hangar space for all the gear like you have. Sadly living in central London, it's a bit tricky😂 Very jealous.
Thanks! you need to move to the countryside!
The electric carving knife that folks use to carve the turkey or roast beef goes through foam like butter if you wanna make quick easy accurate cuts in just about any foam. 🤷♀️
Now that's good intel!!Intel!!! Thank you!
Super proud dad moment there. He’s doing great Pete! .. We’re expecting our little fella in August and watching all your recent videos has me looking forward to the years to come and getting a paddle in his hands :) Love watching you guys getting to enjoy the sport together!
Right on TrevorDean! Congrats! It is the coolest thing when one day you are hitting the road pre-dawn to go bomb a river together. I know I have these last few fleeting years with him. It goes so amazingly fast! Enjoy the ride!!!
"Good day on the water!" Well said
Even when I make mistakes, it's always a good day on the water!
Thats right William!!
Glad you could use the P 10 plate in all of this outfitting. I was really impressed with the fabrication of Evan's bulkhead! The boys killed it out there on Kibler Valley!!! Hope to see your River Kings & Kids crew on the water soon!
Yes sir Matt! It would be an honor as always!
I have to tell ya Pete, when I watch these videos now, I find myself looking for the "lines" as you so well showed in a video previously.. So I guess your a pretty good kayaking teacher 😎👍
Thanks canajian! I really enjoy teaching and sharing what others have helped me to learn. It is always cool when folks like yourself are getting some benefit from the vids!
P5 is going to need his own channel pretty soon!
Yes sir!
Another great video Always educational, and always entertaining. It's great seeing how quickly Pete and Evan are advancing.
Thanks Mike! They are crushing it!
Evan truly has some natural abilities and so does Pete for sure but like anything it takes more than one person to make these things happen.
I want to do a shout out to Pete Beck Kyle and Team River Runner and the whole community of paddlers that they have introduced us to that have made all of this happen..
Forever Grateful.
Thanks brother! it is an honor and a pleasure!
I recently fell in love with kayaking after a week long trip to The Chattooga River in Long Creek, SC. I started by taking a few clinics at Wildwater Adventures and ended up getting hooked! I really enjoy watching and learning from your videos as well as seeing your crew improve and progress, its very inspiring. Thank you for sharing Pete!
Right on Mike! Welcome aboard! Thank you for the kind words!
Yay Ryan, P5 and Evan!!! Awesome run, congrats to all
Thanks AO!
I just stumbled upon your channel and I have to say that I really enjoy the fact that you're a bunch of ordinary guys running ordinary rivers, I've subbed!
As much as I can enjoy videos of pro paddlers running epic drops and g5+ rivers the reality is that that is never going to be something that I nor the vast majority of paddlers shall ever, realistically, be able to do. On the other hand what you guys are doing is very, very achievable for pretty much anyone who has the chance to get in a boat - and for that I love it.
(Though I'm still a little mystified as to why you went with a full face helmet and elbow pads for that particular run. :))
Thanks Jonathan! I used to run class 5 all the time (with waterfalls in the 40ish foot range). Our crew was small and tight. Those were great memories. Then I had some kids and chasing rain every weekend wasn't feasible. I ended up doing a 240 mile source to sea trip solo. I had several non-kayaker buddies that wanted to join me on a similar trip...THUS, the River Kings were born. Most of my videos since then are the documentation of our trips. I have also added several videos that can benefit them as we get them up to speed.
You are also totally correct. Watching world class kayakers on the top of their game can really motivate and captivate the viewer but has little other benefit for the novice/lesser experienced and skilled paddlers out there. I have been trying to make vids that not only highlight all of our memories, but also can help the everyday kayaker from casual rec boating to beginner/intermediate ww. Hopefully it is working. There are not a lot of these resources out there. I think watching a new boater getting trashed and breaking that down can be much more informative and educational for the viewer (as that is where they are themselves) than watching a pro that is so far above that level that there is a big disconnect.
As far as the full face goes, when ww paddling around newer kayakers, the flailing paddles, out of control boats and crazy situations I get in with them are far more dangerous than the river. LOL!!! I usually just wear them anyway as I dont even notice them anymore and if they save a knock on the face or elbow once a year, I call it good.
Thanks for the kind words! I am glad the vids and channel are connecting! Thanks for the support!
You should be proud
I am indeed!
Well done to the little men!
Good coaching Pete
Thanks Scott! The guys are such fast learners...makes the teaching easy!
Great video!! Take care of them man hands! Lol
Yes sir!!
Sorry missed live feed, but enjoying now...
Shout out Team River runners and TPA
Yes Sir!!
Here here!
Brother, Give P5 6 monthsto a yr and he going to be telling you what to do. I've watched his progression and he is eatting up your instructions. He is going to give you a run for your money in the time line i stated lol. Sry so late but been home in Louisiana the pasat few days. Catching up on vids. Give P5 a High 5 for me he doing awesome.
Thanks Roy!! Nothing would make me happier!! Really, for all things in life, that is a father's job...it is a daunting task if you take it seriously. He does make me proud!!
@@RiverKingsKayak No doubt bro and you of all people should be proud. You raising an awesome son and daughter. One thing i always say to a Father. Always Stand Tall and Proud. You doing both bro. God Bless you
What river are you on?
Kibler Valley Section of the Dan River, Va.
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thanks C W!
hi pete
Hey Matt!!
Is that a divorce boat I see up there over your head of all the things I figured I would see you in your shop a divorce but will not be one of them LOL I cannot believe you talk your wife into letting you put your Whitewater half of the yak on your wall
LOL! Yep! I have two tandems. That Prijon Excursion and an Eskimo Topoduo (whitewater tandem). That is my room...I have full control! LOL. I was trying for the living room wall...HA! no chance...
Hey man thanks for the replycould you do a video where you talk about all these terms used like a pillow rock and things like this so people like me that do not do Whitewater know what the heck you're talkin about maybe it's a thought for a video by the way I know you've done a video down they're near North Myrtle Beach curious what state do you live in
I am in central NC. Will do!
Thanks for educating the people like me that don't knowif I ever got a wild hair up my but decided I was going to go give a Whitewater boatcould you kind of point me in the right direction maybe take me out on the river one day I know it's a lot to ask me and that you don't know just kind of curious if that would be possible like I said I'm I'm new to kayaking