Kayaking 101: How to Forward Stroke, Sweep Stroke, and Edge
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- This is a video I've wanted to do for a while. It's surprisingly hard to teach without a student there, but I hope the information came across clearly. If you're in the Northern CA and want to do some on water instruction please give us a call. 209-224-8367
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For those of you wondering why I offset my paddles check out this video. ua-cam.com/video/6ga5UwxXIok/v-deo.html
why the blades are not symmetrical? like they are rotated ...
Hey Dan this is dan...I have brain injurys
I want to get stable sit on top kayak
I have service dog gsp I want to take
With me fishing and float down river
I'm weak so need to be light too..
I saw one with wheel... maybe a strap on type might be better I don't know.. I have looked at some floor plans I like
The three waters big fish12...I think
The lure... and the 12 perception..
I'm waiting open lay out...with Rutter
I like the perception because maybe
Mount a electric motor...I get nerofatige
That strikes with no warning..
The pedal drivers are more money
My Disability checks are a joke
I'm hoping the right kayak I could use to get strength back and lose weight..
Mostly shallow rivers.. some deeper ones
When I get things figured out...I might have to get out and drag around trees in water this is the weight issues mentioned
Small gravel pits and lakes is my other
Goals too....what do you think
It's important to me...thanks for helping me
Oh and are paddles a big deal I'm going to need one...do any the ones come with paddles?
I am so new to this that I have not even been in a kayak yet. But I noticed this right off in this video. Thanks for explaining it. It is logical alright
You are a fantastic instructor. No frills, no hype, just experience translated efficiently into knowledge. Thanks a ton for sharing this!
Thanks for the kind words. Keep it simple and make it fun!
I know this video is over a year old but boy does it come in handy for us, new to paddling folks. I appreciate your efforts to teach others and to put it in a away that the beginner can easily understand. It is also such a treat to not have to deal with a snob that thinks one has to start out with the best of everything to even dip a toe into the sport. Thanks for all your efforts Dan.
That’s what I’m all about. This sport is to good to keep it to an elite few. I hope I speak the masses not the elite.
My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!
Dan, you are such a good teacher. I have learned so much from watching your videos.
William Wong thanks I’m glad you enjoy what we do.
Hi, been kayaking for three years, never took a lesson and am now finding out after watching your what I have been doing wrong all this time! Have recently had a few close calls so hopefully I have learned what to do properly. Thank you!
I have been paddling for a while with no instruction. Realized that I am working way too hard. Thank you for the helpful instruction! Looking forward to my next trip!!!
Janky nothing!! That camera angle is spot on!
As I said when sawing my ram slots down on my motherboard - it's not janky if it works
"the paddle is just an anchor grabbing a piece of water" -- that is a slice of genius. Never thought of it in those words, but I'll be using that nugget, for sure.
One of the best paddling videos for beginners. I actually watched this video multiple times and learned off it. Keep these good videos coming. You're giving us great guidance
Thank you for these videos i was given a kayak by a friend and figured i could sell it for a quick buck and found your videos looking up price and information and after watching an hour of videos have decided i cant wait to get mine on the water unfortunately its late and the weather is turning bad tomorrow but the next sunny day im going to go check it out and see if this hobby gets added to my outdoor lifestyle
This was an awesome video, Dan. I learned a lot from it. The camera angle and clarity was great. I had no idea I was supposed to use my legs/push off my feet when kayaking. What a difference this made for me. Thank you!
The video is EXCELLENT! I have paddled for many years, and basically learned all this by trial and error. I have a friend who now wants a kayak, and almost all he needs to know is right here.
Thank you Headwaters.
Mr Dan, haven't kayaked for many years. Thank you for discussing the body mechanics involved with paddling. You described all the strokes clearly and showed the streamlining of the arms, the torso, etc, thanks!
I thought I recognize this location. We just went for the first time this Saturday and we loved it. Thank you for this video.
Great spot. Thanks for watching!
Hi Dan,
My wife and I recently visited your shop and were impressed with your facility and personnel.
We are just getting back in the sport after an extended, and forced, absence from all physical activities. I unfortunately had to sell my beloved Merlin XT thinking I was never going to be able to paddle again. Well, after a lot of prayer and a new, experimental medical procedure, I committed to actually paddle again. We picked up a pair of used Prodigies for an obscenely cheap price and are ready to jump back in with both feet.
Your love and excitement for the sport is obvious and has re-ignited "the" spark in me again.
Thanks for that and hope to meet you soon.
Dave
I went out on my friends kayak the other day for my first time and I just ordered one today. I will definitely put your info to good use.
Definitely learned something! New to kayak fishing and I now know I’m paddling wrong. I will have to practice those techniques next time I’m out on the water! Thanks Dan!
Went out kayaking for the first time on Friday. Before I did, I watch your videos on how to get in and out of a kayak how to paddle how to stop, how to turn. It was a wonderful experience on a rented kayak at a state park. I am now ready to buy my first kayak and I did your five kayak review under $300 and it was fabulous. Thank you so much for your straight up instructions.
Never considered the foot pedals. Can’t wait to apply this, thanks!
Could change your life 😜
I'm going to kayak for the first time the next 2 days, thank you so much for your instructions!! I feel reassured 😅
keep you updated about the results !
Nice! I hope you have a blast.
Be sure to check out our latest video first, could save ya some headaches your first time out. 5 Mistakes Every New Kayaker Makes... And How To Avoid Them
ua-cam.com/video/0O2BX3RLFvo/v-deo.html
Back from vacation and here a little update:
I managed to do 6 Km in the Mediterranean sea for the first time solo and felt amazing. As you said move the shoulders to not stress too much the arms that was a golden tip! Since them I'm kayaking one a week! THANK YOU
Hey thanks for the info. I went out in a kayak for the first time yesterday and am so sore today. I’ve found multiple issues with my form- sitting up straight, legs bent, the motion of the paddle...I can’t wait to go out again and do it right. Thanks again. Great beginner vid.
Thanks for the tips. Your channel does help new Kayakers how not to work hard when propelling their kayak on the water. God bless
Very helpful video! I'd appreciate more detail on actual hand positions as you paddle. Someone pointed me at this video because I have arthritis in my hands, especially my thumbs, and he wanted me to see how you use your hands while paddling (not gripping them all the time). If you could talk more about that I think it would be helpful. Lots of folks, not just me, do use the "paddle death grip" in part because they're using arms, not torso, for power. Thanks!
I've been teaching whitewater kayaking for over 20 years. this guy is spot on. Great instruction on controlling the boat.
Nic Freeman thanks for the kind words Nic. Trying to bring good info to the kayak fishing sit on top kayak world.
Great camera mount.
Just bough 2 kayaks. We’re retired and live on a small lake. The instruction was easy to understand and will help us get comfortable with our kayaks. Hoping we get good enough to eventually take them on the Boise and Snake rivers. New hobby in our 70’s. God has richly blessed us. Thx for your video.
That was great info! Thank you! I am a new paddler, looking forward to try these techniques
My jealously directed at kayakers at the lake yesterday led me to this video. I don't know why I didn't try to learn sooner, I did do it once at camp and had the time of my life, but never really tried again for some reason. So thank you for the video. 🙂And hey dog walkers @ 5:50. 😁
Great video Dan. Really clear, accurate, and simple communication style. Makes it easy to learn. One thing I remember when I was learning is that “move the boat, not the paddle” by imagining planting the paddle in concrete, keeping it stationary. Then unwinding and rotating the torso to propel the boat forward, past the stationary paddle. Really helps to use the legs and bigger muscles of the upper body instead of the smaller arm muscles.
That’s fantastic!
Thank you so much for this lesson! We live in upstate NY and just got back into camping last year with our new teardrop trailer. We’re excited to start kayaking and your videos are so informative! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and passion! I subscribed to your channel ☀️ - Maria
Excellent instructions. My wife and I didn’t know there was a right/wrong way to paddle. In other words, we didn’t know what we didn’t know. Glad we saw your video!!!
Dan that is a great video Well Done, Please post more videos like that.
So grateful for this video. So very helpful for a beginner.
I used to canoe in Ontario and Newfoundland, Canada on lakes and rivers and loved it...Now that I’m in Florida full time, I bought a kayak and your instructions are similar to what I remember of my canoeing days, some 35/40 years ago...Thanks for the refresher course...I’ve subscribed to your Channel.
i just bought a kayak last year and went on my own and tried it. went ok, i took a merit badge in scouts years ago in a canoe , are the techniques the same or different? i learned alot from you even though i am 64.... i will take a lesson from someone local...
thanks,
Gary
This video has so much beneficial information. When someone tells me they purchased their first kayak, I send them this link. They are just as grateful as I was when I first watched this video. Thanks again!
Thanks a lot. That is very kind.
I was the person who just used their arms. Who would have thought kyaking would be so technical. I will now practice what I have just seen. Thank you.
I'm in Iowa! Just bought a Mustang (Pelican) based on one of your videos. I canoed for many years, but I can no longer lift it onto the car. I'll look for a class, but I'll keep watching youtube and practicing. I'm got a slow river nearby and I'm really looking forward to getting out on it and fishing. Thanks so much for making these videos!
Thanks Dan. I bought my feel free moken 10 lite. I do have the feel free fitted side transom for my new 2.5 Suzuki outboard, with a single outrigger. But this is my 1st boat, and with all my accessories my last lol..But it's nice that you guy's take the time, because I'm still learning and need to paddle when I get to my fishing spots. This is a great video. Be safe my friend..And I bought the moken, after lots of research. But a review you did, made up my mind on what boat was good for my weight which is 148lbs, didn't need a monster kayak. God bless..
It’s funny how people think stuff is just so simple but there’s a technique to everything I’m thinking of moving to Florida actually I’m going to and the first thing on my list is to get a kayak and start fishing down there so I’m watching kayak videos picking the brains of the people in the know thank you for your wonderful video it’s very informative
Just purchased kayaks for the whole family and looking forward to getting into paddle sports for the first time. Have spent LOTS of time on the Headwaters channel and want to say huge THANK YOU to Dan and crew. Awesome videos, great info, and explained in a way that any novice or experienced kayaker can benefit from. Hope one day to take a cross-country trip to visit the shop and meet the crew!
does the angle of the paddles make a big difference? should they be equal or off angle or is that all preference?
this may have been asked previously, but I have the same question. Your blades are offset relative to each other. I assume this relates to the stroke you are teaching? So beginners should have blades that similarly are offset?
Went paddling for the first time today with a Intex Challenger K1. Was on the water for a bit over an hour. I've seen a lot of these intro videos but none ever mentioned or warned about what happened to me. The paddling went fine thanks to videos like this, but when I got to the shore and tried to get out of the kayak, my legs would not support me. I couldn't keep my balance for a few minutes. Luckily there was someone there to help me out and support me and stop me from falling. I realized that it was like sitting on a toilet for an hour and then trying to stand up. It only lasted a few minutes but it was a big surprise.
I also have an intex challenger k1.. I got to ask you, do you feel like you are listing to one side when in that thing?
@@leslietaylor4458 No. Mine is slow but it doesn't list.
Awesome instruction ! a natural teacher loves sharing the knowledge . This will help me keep up or impress a lady friend who shows off with her fancy Swedish foldable rigid single kayak. Me with my two person, inflatable sevylor needs all the patient, clear insruction I can get. Thanks again!👍🛶
Absolutely superb video for a beginner such as I
Watched over a dozen beginner kayak paddling 101 videos and yours is the ONLY one I downloaded and saved.
Thanks for making the best beginner how to paddle a kayak video I found.
As a surfski/competitive paddler I was very impressed with your instruction!
This is a Rec kayak version of Ivan Lawler a video - very 👍 nice 👍
Glad you enjoyed it.
A most excellent bit of instruction. Clear,concise and helpful, both in explanation and demonstration. Well done!!
Love that sweet kayak launch!
I just had my kayak out for the first time. Ahead of time I watched your beginner mistakes video. Extremely helpful. Once I was out I was clueless as to how to paddle correctly. I struggled, and got worn out quickly. I will be using this video the next time I’m out. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this!❤️
Wow, thank you so much for this video. These tips are going to be so helpful to my bf and i who recently bought a 2 person kayak and are starting paddle practice today.
Its finally spring time here in South Africa and we are hoping to get out on the water atleast every weekend 🤩
Enjoy!
This is the best instructions for kayaking.
Thx too kind
First time kayaker. I just ordered a fishing kayak to go fishing in. Never been on one. Your video is very informative. Thank you.
Never gets old... Excellent 🛶
Wow. I grew up spending every holidays on the water front with canoeing, sailing and fishing being a regular everyday activity. As kids we just paddled 😂 thinking we where getting better at it as we got older. I’m 44 now and have just got into Kayaking and never knew these techniques, this will make a world of difference. Thankyou
I am not a kayak fisher, but a sea kayaker and I find it great that you learn people the skills of kayaking. Very important,what you're doing here! Compared to kayaking in a sit-in kayak you probably have to use longer paddles because of the width of the kayak (which makes it far more important to use your legs and torso) and I also see that your angle between the blades is 70/80 degrees. Nowadays, in sit-in kayaks most people use angles from zero to 30 degrees and inuit style paddles with long, narrow blades. However, euro style paddles are better for sit on top kayaks (must say I personally prefer them also for sit-in kayaks as well). Greetings from the Netherlands to all of you kayakers, stay safe🙂
I just bought 2 kayaks a sit on top and sit in, I am excited and nervous have not yet taken them out I wanted to watch some videos first thank you very helpful. I hope that my husband and I get a lot of enjoyment out of them
Thank you for this video I am just getting into kayaking and this is the first real hey this is how you do this video I have found. All my friends have peddle drive kayaks and I don’t want to peddle. I have a bike if I want to peddle I want to paddle so it’s nice to have a good resource to watch and learn.
As a newbie to kayaks I enjoyed the info/demo given. I've been on/ around water most of my life, just with a motorized boat and or pirogue to Paddle.. whole different world.
Great video! I watched last year year to get a refresh. Thanks!
Especially love the launch!
Dan thank you so much. I’m from Phoenix. Your videos helped so much. Please continue to do more instructional videos.
I hope too.
Headwaters Kayak I’m already thinking about whitewater. I will be taking lessons after I get my confidence and comfortable with my mustang. What kind and/or brand of whitewater kayak would you recommend for a beginner? I will be coming to your shop for that to
Thank you so much for posting this! I started kayaking with my husband, who has experience, but have been experiencing terrible shoulder/arm pain. At 1st not realizing it was because of how I was paddling. I will definitely be using your tips/instructions to practice so I can continue to kayak, which I really enjoy!
great video. thanks for taking the time to do this. i'm green as green can get with Kayak's and Kayaking. but am looking to get into the sport soon, it looks SO SERENE and like a great comfortable way to get a workout in. thx again for the lesson!!
Im very excited to take this out on the water and practice. The paddling aspect is every bit as important to me as the fishing aspect. Paddle power!
I was familiar with the concept of the edge stroke but didn't know it had a name, or was something taught in classes. Thanks for this video.
Yup it’s a foundational stoke for sure.
Thank you so much. You are a teacher and we can be better on the water. Bless you and I will keep watching your videos.
Thank you for a truly excellent video. It has made a giant difference on how I paddle and made kayaking much more enjoyable.
Great video. Gave me just what I needed. When I'm back in CA I'll definitely come by, Thanks
Dan, I wanted to say thanks for the tip to use your legs for more power in the paddle stroke. I've increased my speed on flat, non-windy water and I am not working nearly as hard when only using arms. Thanks again brother.
I share your video with all my friends who are starting the sports. Thanks again.
I've kayaked one other time and aside from having fun, I didn't really know what I was doing. Now I'm getting ready to buy my first kayak and appreciate you showing me what I need to know to move and stay safe on the water. Thank you!🚣😎
Very informative! Best kayak you tube channel. Thank you!!
Glad you haven't been sucked in to the "new" ACA forward stroke, witch I believe is great for professional paddlers, not the weekend paddler like me. From a physics point of view, the stiff arm pulling on the paddle from the waste and pushing your foot. Keep it up
ACA is great for folks who want formal instruction. But I agree their box does not work for all paddlers.
Outstanding lesson and tips! I’ve been kayaking for seventeen years while I am paddling correctly because I did watch some lessons when I first got my yak, I still got some good info from your instruction and passing this link on to some newbies I know who need to see this. Subscribed!
I have saved this video and come back to it time and time again to review the information all over again. I'll practice on the water and then watch the video again to see if I did it right. Thanks so much. I feel I'm getting better each time I go out.
Dan, You offer a great instructional video here. All paddlers should watch this.
Very helpful thanks Dan.. my first kayak arrived today.. excited to get out tommorow.. 🌊🤙
Awesome explanation and instruction, Dan! Thanks
Thank you from the heartland NE KS west of KC! I am still new at this and am so grateful to have discovered your channel! I am learning much! I just started my kayaking experience last year at 62! And our rescue pup Sadie, who hates water, loves to ride in kayaks, go figure?! If I was nearby I would be coming in your shop! You are the only one I have found in youtube land or anywhere, to help me do this properly. Appreciate this so much! Thanks
I just upgraded to a (modest) kayak that has foot blocks. Haven't been able to take it out yet (winter) but in watching your video I'm very aware of how in my old kayak I paddled straight legged. Can't wait to experience the difference of better kayaking techniques. And THANK YOU!!!
I just started paddling in a fishing kayak. This video is exactly what I needed to see!! Thanks!!
This was a huge help . I just got my first kayak and took her for her maiden voyage. This will make the next outing much easier and make getting my chops down faster.
There you go! Torso rotation!
I was a whitewater guy, and basically an arm paddler until I took an ACA Whitewater course that would grant me certification as an instructor.
Back in the long boat days (Dancer, Pirouette!), playing in rivers also involved eddy hopping UP stream, jet ferries, and a other moves that called for ENDURANCE. Rodeo is a different story.
So this young friend who I'd taught to paddle - who was my height but with 25 lbs more MUSCLE - and who could easily out-sprint me got taught the lesson on the half mile of flat water on the Susquehanna at the bottom of the Muddy River run.
We're in identical boats with matching paddles, and I ask him, 'You wanna race?'
I overtook him a hundred yards from the beach (modeling the top hand punch and solid torso rotation on the way by) and didn't slow down. He was so done.
So, yeah, for distance paddling in "fun-yaks" (sit on tops) and sea kayaks esp., this technique is absolutely essential both for speed and endurance.
Thanks for all the tips, keep healthy and safe buddy
Dan you are the real MVP!!! Thank you!
Thank you. Have you check out the newer version of this video? I shot it in Arizona last summer. Far better quality in my opinion
Incredibly informative and the camera angle is top notch! Thanks for sharing and teaching. Big help.
I love your videos and descriptions, so easy to understand and follow. I’ve been Kayaking about 8 weeks now and you’ve taught me everything I know! It’s like you taught me in the flesh. Cheers mate, I’m so glad I found your videos.
That’s fantastic. I’m glad they are helpful.
Thank you so much for this helpful video! Super novice here and this made it look manageable 🙌
Right on.
Everyone at Headwaters is absolutely amazing!! I recieved so much information this past Saturday at the end of the year sale. Everyone there is super sweet and nice also! Thanks for being amazing! Thanks also for the amazing ASMR on this video!!
Thanks for that. Glad to see you get into the sport. .
Thank you for all your help,I'm new to the spot,going out today
Ok, starting this out like a fanboy in that I've watched almost all of your videos. But seriously, I'm commenting on here so that you do know that yes, I have liked this video and almost all others, and yes, I have subscribed to the channel. Like most looking on here, I'm a newbie, and am just now getting into this sport (paddling, not pedaling{yet}). I've appreciated all of your videos, and have to say you do encourage, very well, us-we newbies-wanting to get into the sport of kayaking. I got to try for the first time this past weekend, 5/9/2020, which, if you don't know, is still during this crazy Covid19 thing. This video covers things I did wrong and things I did right and found myself shaking my head "yes" numerous times during this video. Thank you for all you do, and continue to do for this sport and all of its many branches. Till next time, Cheers, from South Texas.
That’s funny , I use the same Ram Mount . I borrow it from my Harley when needed .
EDIT : I’ve been kayaking for about 10 years now & find great value in your tips 👍🏼
I keep coming back to this, no matter how old. Like you say 101. Great for beginners and myself.( Only a few years into it). One of the must see s.
This is exactly what I've needed. Thanks so much.
Thanks so much for this excellent tutorial; I will soon be just starting out, Kayak Fishing, & this is Terrific information for me...😊
iv'e been kayaking for 7 years , your video is awesome great info i needed that refresher course keep the videos coming
went kayaking this weekend for first time, went about 40ft. into river and flipped over, not sure what I did, my wife could not explain it either, but I think it had to do with how I was paddling from watching this, thanks.
Thanks....great video. As a Master swimmer, I work on technique all the time with my coach. Better technique, the easier, and more efficient the stroke. I Learned so much and can’t wait to apply to kayaking tomorrow. Just like swimming...legs drive torso, torso drives arms. Wish I could attend a workshop with you.
Thanks for the kind words. I hope it helps your paddling.
Amazing! I'm a beginner and you talk about mistakes that I am making!
So grateful!
Can't wait to get back out there and practice what you are teaching.
Thank you from England.
Great tutorial. Just started kayaking coz obviously we can't travel due to the pandemic. I took a beginner class and I found the way you explain the technique is way better than what I had.