Thanks for the clear instruction I first notice a similar stroke at the one minute mark of the UA-cam video down bellow by the yellow Kayak. I have been trying it in the pool it's quite powerful and fun COSTA BRAVA EXPERIENCE (Jugant al Cap de Planes!)
I may be completely off here but the most important part of the maneuver, apart from the Bing-cherry climbing angle, is righting the boat quite a bit during the Bing cherry-angle stroke when compared to the extreme lean of the reverse stroke. If you keep leaning hard while Bing-cherry stroking, you fall in....like me :-)
My favorite stroke that leads to capsize! Leon, I love it, but can't seem to get that hang of it. Gotta keep trying. This video should help, thanks for posting it.
Ooooh, Gonna practice that one. It looks great. Though at the end I hear "harder than I thought it was". Isn't that often the case? Leon, you just make it look so easy! BTW: it's Kristin here admiring your style as always.
Yes, you’re an amazing kayak instructor. That said Leon, the Boat you’re in the Romany has a huge amount of turning ability that other boats don’t have so it’s not gonna be easy for everyone to do this like you can in that boat. This is not to take away from your skill or expertise, but the boat is very easy to turn like the Tiderace Excite , and many other peoples boats are not even close to that boat. You might want to address us in a future.
Paddling in castaic! Nice. I used to cliff jump there when i worked at 4 Winds. I met u in 2008. Bought my first Werner from u. Do u have a retail store in Anacortes?
Really a couple of intense low brace turns followed by a hinted at J-stroke, but definitely an arrow that shouldn't be missing in any paddler's quiver of techniques.
Looks more like a reverse sweep storke with the sea kayak steeply edged, an then someone giving it a new name. As long as you show good commitment to the blade and keep your body forward this can be a useful and easy way to control and turn your kayak both quickly and smoothly when required.
*Gets recovery angle wrong* *Promptly faceplants into the water* A side benefit is that this stroke will give you plenty of opportunities to practice your roll as well.
Hmmm, I see myself getting wet trying this one. Enrique says one day he will be"As skilled as this Master Paddler" I know damn well that I won't be, so, no pressure on me ha ha.
Your dentist is way cooler than mine! Nice stroke demo.... thanks!
Great video and great skills! 👍
Very good demonstration. Thank you
Thanks for the clear instruction I first notice a similar stroke at the one minute mark of the UA-cam video down bellow by the yellow Kayak.
I have been trying it in the pool it's quite powerful and fun
COSTA BRAVA EXPERIENCE (Jugant al Cap de Planes!)
Hi purplefryer1987, I believe Leon is wearing the NRS Toaster Mitts in this video.
Thanks for watching!
I may be completely off here but the most important part of the maneuver, apart from the Bing-cherry climbing angle, is righting the boat quite a bit during the Bing cherry-angle stroke when compared to the extreme lean of the reverse stroke. If you keep leaning hard while Bing-cherry stroking, you fall in....like me :-)
My favorite stroke that leads to capsize!
Leon, I love it, but can't seem to get that hang of it. Gotta keep trying. This video should help, thanks for posting it.
Excellent video
Ooooh, Gonna practice that one. It looks great. Though at the end I hear "harder than I thought it was". Isn't that often the case? Leon, you just make it look so easy! BTW: it's Kristin here admiring your style as always.
Agreed @3:46, "It is a lot harder than I thought it was."
Yes, you’re an amazing kayak instructor. That said Leon, the Boat you’re in the Romany has a huge amount of turning ability that other boats don’t have so it’s not gonna be easy for everyone to do this like you can in that boat. This is not to take away from your skill or expertise, but the boat is very easy to turn like the Tiderace Excite , and many other peoples boats are not even close to that boat. You might want to address us in a future.
one day I will be as skilled as this Master kayaker
I feel ya Eric. Leon, I've seen you do that and think of it often but barely scrape the edges of your edging.
this is awesome out of interest what gloves are you wearing
Paddling in castaic! Nice. I used to cliff jump there when i worked at 4 Winds. I met u in 2008. Bought my first Werner from u. Do u have a retail store in Anacortes?
Really a couple of intense low brace turns followed by a hinted at J-stroke, but definitely an arrow that shouldn't be missing in any paddler's quiver of techniques.
Side skulling but a different purpose.
Looks easy if you do this. I must practice this slick manoeuvre hard.
Thanks buddy I tried this in the bathtub and now my toilet is in the living room....Nice video.Cheers
Though I m practicing surfski, but I have to say his sea kayak skills is amazing.
I've gotten pretty good at this but i've noticed that my paddle blade doesn't go as deep in the water as yours does, and my hands usually stay dry too
How many times can I expect to capsize when I start practicing this?
Never knew where dimples in Bing cherries came from until now.
Wow yoga on the water!
Master!!!
Does it matter you only do it on left for a lefty?
Hola !! Soy de Argentina y me gustaría entender lo que decís, podrías traducir el diálogo!! Gracias
Un abrazo grande y muy buenos tus videos
That looks exhausting.
nice smily instructor
Looks more like a reverse sweep storke with the sea kayak steeply edged, an then someone giving it a new name.
As long as you show good commitment to the blade and keep your body forward this can be a useful and easy way to control and turn your kayak both quickly and smoothly when required.
+John Wheeler
It's like the "Duffek" and the bowrudder: Different strokes for different folks.
Wrong.no leaning forward.
5 neg. Why?
*Gets recovery angle wrong*
*Promptly faceplants into the water*
A side benefit is that this stroke will give you plenty of opportunities to practice your roll as well.
umm - I think I spent twelve strokes on a 90 degree turn. Will try again.
I am tempted to lose the wing paddle when I see this.
Hmmm, I see myself getting wet trying this one. Enrique says one day he will be"As skilled as this Master Paddler" I know damn well that I won't be, so, no pressure on me ha ha.