Sea Kayaking | The one thing that completely transformed my skills overnight
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- Discover what is by far the most important secret in sea kayaking. It’s the key to quickly developing the skills to be a confident kayaker with peace of mind, in all kinds of conditions.
Sea Kayaking | The one thing that completely transformed my skills overnight
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In this video I want to show you, what is by far the most important secret in sea kayaking. It’s the key to quickly developing the skills to be a confident kayaker with peace of mind, in all kinds of conditions.
I can almost guarantee you it’s not something you have heard before.
And there is even a good chance that you already learned something which directly contradicts what you are about to discover.
Yet I have seen this one thing transform even experienced kayakers with instructor level certifications. And I have seen beginners learn this, and in a few months or less, they are more agile in their kayaks than most paddlers with 15 years of experience.
I know it sounds a bit much. But I can’t water this one down. I see it making that big of a difference.
Before I start you should be aware of this.
If you need to believe that the kayak certification programs have all the answers, and the Inuit who invented the kayak and evolved it over thousands of years, couldn’t possibly have any wisdom to share, this video is not for you.
If you need to see nature as a hostile place that is out to get you, this is not for you either. You may even find this video painful to watch.
I’m Paulo from Dancing with the sea. And I give sea kayakers the skills they need to feel right at home on the water.
But not the way you might think.
People ask me why is it that I only teach kayaking with the Greenland paddle. It’s hard to explain in a few words. But after watching this video until the end, I think you will understand why.
Kayakers come to me thinking their skills need a bit more fine tuning. When often this issue is much simpler and easier to fix.
Often they want to use the kayak to explore beautiful places.
Maybe their low brace doesn’t feel quick and strong enough, and they want to feel less anxious when the waves come up.
Or sometimes they are struggling to keep up with their friends, and they are looking for more fitness because, they don’t have the strength to us force.
If you are using the sea kayak as a way to enjoy your time in nature, this will likely be the most important kayak video you ever watch.
By the way if you are really serious about developing your sea kayak skills and you like what we are talking about and you want to go deeper, you might want to get the free lesson I made for you on how to outfit your kayak for agility. I think you will enjoy it. You can get it by cliking the link in the description.
About 20 years ago I started using the Greenland Paddle. I knew nothing about how to use it, but I loved how smooth and quiet it was.
One day there’s about 6 of us on a paddle. The waves were a bit bigger than what I was used to. I was still a beginner. Of Course I’m the only one with a Greenland paddle. And i’m feeling some pressure to prove it’s worth because at that time, people didn’t think much of it. They thought people just use it to be different.
While watching carefully to find that subtle difference that would help me succeed, I had this realization.
When you are wearing something it doesn’t hinder your range of motion, unless it’s a cheap suit.
And it moves with you. You don’t have to worry about a good fitting pair of pants falling off when you start walking.
It allows her to do what she loves, when previously she thought her body just could not handle kayaking.
For bracing, you don’t have to react with a quick enough smack on the water to stop a capsize.
I was paddling with a fairly inexperienced paddler one time when the waves were starting to build up. We were broadside to the waves and it was obvious he was getting more and more tense.
If you would like to get started with with wearing your kayak, I created a free online mini course to help you adjust the fit of your kayak to make it work. just click on the link in the description and sign up for the free video course.
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I found this video after I saw a guy earlier this summer with a Greenland paddle. It looked like a stick to me, and I never thought it would work. I was completely surprised. Great video. I look forward to trying one.
Awesome. One of the best videos I have ever seen on this topic. Greenland paddles are great. Thanks for sharing!
I like this guys way of taking and his demeanor...
I don't even have a kayak but I enjoyed your video and hope i can use this knowledge some day
I have never paddled a sea kayak but I spent years paddling flat water canoes and white water decked C-1. A canoe paddle can feather through the water like your Greenland paddle. My friend who taught me to roll said if I wanted to paddle with him I had to roll 10 times no misses wait 30 seconds then 10 more no misses. After I learned I could not get past 10. He said your using too much strength. You have to make it effortless so when your disoriented and exhausted you can still roll. That training taught me to use the water as my friend. I lost my fear and the world of really difficult white water opened up to me as a joyful experience. Your words and technique ring true from my experience. If I ever paddle sea kayak it WILL be with a Greenland paddle and with your philosophy and technique. Thanks for sharing your wise experience. What your actually teaching is the fundamentals of water safety and the joy of being on the water. It would be an honor to paddle with a wise man like you.
Well said, I feel exactly the same. I'm so thankful I found this channel. It has helped me immensely and has really put the fire in me to get out in the sea. Now I only need a sea kayak :)
This guy is awesome. I've definitely never seen anyone roll a sea kayak so effortlessly. His philosophy shows itself in his kayaking ability. I really wish I could take a lesson from this guy.
Like your style. In tune with nature & the waves.
great philosophy awesome video thanks for sharing
I like your voice telling all about the Greenland paddle.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
I now also switch paddles :-)
What does Kayak means? Is a combination of two Inuit words that forms boat-person (Boatman, boatwoman). The boat becomes an extension of you, like skis, or a hammer, or a tennis raquet. You are right... we wear the kayak. (That's the first thing I say when teaching any kind of kayak). Now I need to make myself a paddle.
Sir you are an inspiration.! Amazing video, amazing words, really made me look differently this amazing hobby i just got in. I don't think that a paddle like that would fit with my fishing kayak (it would be also very difficult to find one in Greece) but for sure, you made me see everything from another point of view. I can now see myself AS A PART of all that beauty.. the sea, the paddle, my kayak, the waves and the air.. and not as someone trying to fight with all of them and win..
Inspiration.. thank you! 🙂👍🙂
Im early in my journey - I have a Greenland paddle and hope to use it to its full potential - thanks for your insights!!
Thank you so much! Very helpful video; thank you for sharing your insights and experience!
Looks amazing are you doing? This is very elegant, Even though you are not very thin, i'm not small to) . I enjoy watching your videos, although I don’t swim in a frame river kayak, but in a . With respect from russia!.
Thank you for this video. It made a lot of sense to me. I'm just getting started in kayaking. The Greenland paddle is very interesting to me. Would you mind sharing what kind of paddle you're using? It looks a little different from couple I've seen.
Love your videos
Wonderful video! I also use a Greenland paddle, but just learned I can get much more out of it.
A beautiful message
You speak like a wise native elder
Cheers from SE Ak 😄
Would love to paddle with you someday Paulo. You definitely "get it".
How about; Greenland paddles are cheaper and far more beautiful than modern carbon fibre paddles?
One of the best videos I’ve seen that talks about how to live. Of course it’s about sea kayaking, but if we extrapolate, it is a teaching of how to live in nature. To flow with one’s surroundings rather than fighting against them. Thank you. Liked and subscribed.
I live in Sweden and am totally new to kayaking-discovered it through my partner. But I love nature and the sea. And I really enjoy being in the kayak. You are a great teacher and I really enjoy your videos! Wish you could give a course in Scandinavia! Peace to you!
Du er heldig at bo i Sverige :)
Sejler i stadigvæk?
Watched a kayak school in Greenland using the Greenland paddle. Saw roll after roll in every conceivable position with the instructor finishing off with five in a row. All completely effortless and smooth. Just as he says -- they were wearing the kayak. Helped by salt water and the air trapped inside their anorak which sealed around their head and attached to the kayak cockpit. But stunningly impressive compared to the struggle that we see with a "normal" paddle. I immediately saw the flexibility of the Greenland paddle. Most fascinating to watch.
Yes. Your comment about wearing your kayak is so so true. When I roll I move a lot - but my kayak just becomes part of me. Your comments about range of motion, and becoming one with the kayak are absolutely on the mark. I can roll with my paddle completely vertical - that is to say with the blade in the water pointing right down at 90 degrees to the surface. All you need is some resistance on the blade, along with the sense that the kayak is part of you and whoosh - you're right up again. I hardly ever set up in a classic manner any more. Love my glass paddle, but someday I will try a Greenland paddle too - thanks for your quiet calm unpretentious presentation.
Your philosophical approach to kayaking is very refreshing, I'm convinced you're at one with the Ocean, great technique and wearing the kayak make perfect sense to me. I will be buying a Greenland paddle soon. Thank you for sharing.
Traditionally, kayaks were built (among various Inuit, Yup’ik, Chukchi and Aleut communities) with anthropometrics: the body-measures of the kayakers were used to design the kayak and the paddle. Much like clothes are tailored. So ”wearing” the kayak is a very suitable analogy.
I also share the observation about braces. I paddle with people who use Euro paddles, and they make a big deal about braces. I learned them too, but I notice I almost never need to use even a low brace (at least not a hard slap). With the Greenland paddle, each stroke can be an active brace.
I also find rolling with the Greenland paddle so much easier. In just my first pool practice I discovered many ways to get back up with the Greenland paddle. Much more intuitive and relaxed than an Euro paddle C to C.
Never heard of a Greenland paddle until this video. Thanks.
Same! Love this guy! Makes total sense to me.
Hello, a good video. Much of what you say is correct. I have been kayaking for exactly 45 years. First I did slalom and whitewater racing. Later only whitewater and today only for fitness and adventure reasons. I usually go downstream on large fast-flowing rivers and then upstream again against the current and in sweeping water. I usually use an ergo paddle with a 45 degree angle for this. I train in all weathers, seasons and light conditions.
What you say is exactly right. You have to grow together with the kayak. The decisive factor is your feeling and the technique you have learned. You feel the currents and instinctively know what to do. Sport paddles are much more technical. A Greenland paddle is easier for beginners and can also be used in strong winds. Sport paddles can pull you into the water in a strong crosswind. It is also much easier to learn to roll with a Greenland paddle. I think if speed is not an issue you are a good unit with it. Like an enlargement of the palms, actually. It's an advantage in emergency situations. I have tried Greenland paddles, but they are nothing for me. I don't have enough propulsion with them. In the water, they have too little resistance for me.
Thank you for the informative video.
Take care
I am not a sea kayaker yet, but I loved this video..you are smart, calm and have a wonderful voice..and you are a great teacher..thank you so much
I handcarved my own Greenland paddle. Love it. Now I can never go back.
Following for wood choice. Probably most hardwoods would work, but I’m always curious.
Honestly I used Fir only because I wasn't able to find my first choice. Old Growth Cedar with no knots. Fir is heavy but it works great. You must pay attention to the orientation of the grain. I really made mine anthropometric.
Awesome! Thanks!
I'm very new! At this end of lockdown it happened that my dream of kayaking..life long dream..but also a life long fear of it too!! Came closer..I bought a kayak..
Just beginning to look into rolling and now this presentation has blown my mind..feels so right! Thankyou for your offering . You bring it well too..I'm wanting to learn this way for sure!
Nice.....
We have forgotten so much .
That others have known for centuries!!
We are being taught what clubs want learn thier way.. instead of hundreds of yrs of like you forgotten ways of a people that paddle for their survival
We have forgotten more than we have discovered
Hi, i just got into kayaking last week, my friend brought me kayaking and i very quickly became used to it and i'm even much faster than him now! I quickly fell in love with this sport and am thinking of buying my own kayak (2, in fact so i can invite friends and teach them). I really appreciate your videos, Comfort Paddling, because you have a lot of wisdom in this sport that you can pass on to novices and amateurs like me. Thank you.
Hey there. Bought a touring kayak two days ago. What kind do you have?
It all just looks so natural. Fairly new to kayaking and been pondering over trying the Greenland paddle. How you have illustrated it's benefits is excellent and the deal clincher, I must admit, was the shot of you so relaxed on your back, paddle out, kayak on it's side and you having a munch! To be so at one with the water and kayak just looks fabulous. Thank you
I agree, I'm learning this more and more as I kayak. Instead of kayaking and thinking it's you AND the kayak once I began acting like the kayak was part of me I became much better and confident on my kayak.
I have my first kayak, I love fishing, I'm disabled neck back ribs all pop out, was hit by tanker highway. Enough of that. Going on boats where people cant stay calm enjoy the sport. I can move a sit on kayak. I cant swim, but calmly love the water. I excell at everything because I love to work, at every thing. Include work. Watch ing your video s allows my indian blood to relax . I cant wait to try your moves in a pretty secure kayak. I was on lake Erie in ten foot waves, in 16 ft not scared many blessings
I've kayaked for years and I can say I love the way you're talking, here.
I spent many years kayaking in very rough seas with an ordinary paddle . I used the same technique of leaving the paddle in the water and making micro leans on to the paddle . I used to say to people just lean on the water it will support you . I would love to have one of these paddles though !
This, this is the kind of kayaking i love the most. Honestly, for me, when I kayak I do it just to kayak and not much more. The kayak is serious one of my favorite sports and just like Paulo said, you have to wear your kayak, become one with the kayak. Don't think of the water as your enemy but as your playground. I love getting wet and playing around when I kayak and maybe that's just my preference. But I challenge all of you out there who hate the water and want nothing to do with being in the water to on your next kayak trip, to do a high brace, some sculling, or if you can, a roll, just for the hell of it.
I even swim next to my kayak as to lead a horse. I'll have it capsized. Dunk under water and pop up into the cockpit and just chill for a bit. Or rotate underwater, upside down, seat myself into the cockpit then roll upright. I'll straddle my kayak at the stern and just play. I really feel one with my kayak.
I even swim next to my kayak as to lead a horse. I'll have it capsized. Dunk under water and pop up into the cockpit and just chill for a bit. Or rotate underwater, upside down, seat myself into the cockpit then roll upright. I'll straddle my kayak at the stern and just play. I really feel one with my kayak. I'll even swamp my kayak and paddle.
Great video, used to paddle a sea kayak but haven’t done so for years, live on the road in an RV but could quite easily carry a sea kayak and I end up in some beautiful places where it would be great to do so. After watching this video am going to get another sea kayak and will look into getting a Greenland paddle, you are a real inspiration mate. I am located in Australia.
I don’t even kayak but I now know how I would want to learn and it’s with a Greenland paddle and being one with my kayak thankyou 🙏👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍😍
One of the most inspiring kayak-channels ever seen! Been seakayakin for the last 15-20 years, but DWTS’videos always encourage me to improve my technique further. DWTS calm voice, and filosofy about man belongs to nature stands in great contrast to other channels. Lookin forward to next video. Greetings from the west coast of Norway #selfpropelled
I’m not a kayaker, but I feel like I want to be one now!
Awesome video man you are a really cool person and you explain techniques well and put the viewer at ease. Bod Ross of Kayaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is what true freedom looks like. acceptance that nature wants to help you. why not help it back, and enjoy her so much more.
My Greenland paddle cost me less than $10 to make. It was simple.
Perhaps that's the reason kayak marketers push the fancier ones.
I'm going to share this with my son. Thank you.
Unable to get to DeCathelon stores to get a paddle in order to try out a cheap 13' kayak I repaired I quickly made a Greenland Paddle from 4 x 2 stud (12 Euro..) finished with 5 coats water base varnish.. and even after finally getting the 2 section aluminium/plastic paddle.... yes you guessed I always use the one I made... the Greenland.. now with my new addition 16' Sea Kayak...
What you said near the end of the video, about not getting the true genius of it, reminds me of something. When the first Europeans came to the Americas, they saw how the native people lived with the land. To them the natives were wild people, incapable of taking care of the land. They came to that assumption, because the "farms" of the natives looked like wild landscapes, instead of sterile fields with all the crops in neat rows. They took it upon them to teach the poor natives how to farm. Today we know how fragile monoculture systems are, how much tilling degrades and chemical fertilizers pollute the land and water. When looking for alternatives, we find words like "polyculture", "agroforestry" or even "food forests". New and fancy sounding words for something that the native people have understood so long ago already.
I personally think that the indigenous people might have already figured out ingenious systems and the we were just too impatient or overly confident in our own abilities and systems (maybe even a bit conceited) to listen to and learn from them. I find it important to challenge the ego, go against the current, slow down and learn to live with nature.
I liked what you said about not seeing nature as the enemy that wants to kill you. It's all about reading the land and adapting to it's qualities. Luckily humans are great at that :)
Another great video. I stumbled on to your videos a month back. This video was great, I`done my share of swimming in conditions recently. A lot of great wisdom in your story telling here just about kayaking and acclimating to environment . My greenland paddle is my back up now, and am learning to use it. I am getting back into kayaking after many years out of it. Feels like I am starting from scratch. Self rescue is the focus, and your videos are a source of insight and inspiration
I have that exact fug gearlab! Got it on clearance after I left a blue one at a roll practice in a pool! You're right too, if you have a good brace you can probably roll.
thank you sir, this was really a transformative video for me to see. I have a lot of fears about my ability to control my boat and body in a stressful safety situation. as a small paddler I'm always looking for ways to improve my performance without having to rely on sheer strength. I am looking at purchasing a new paddle, and I think now I will look for a Greenland paddle! thank you again for this video, I very much appreciate the perspective and opportunity to learn from the experience of the first nation's people
I nearly drowned with the regular paddle. I went out on a double surf ski canoe.the sit on top kind.there was a strong offshore wind hooking the waves up to 10 feet.we went out but fell off behind the breakers..the wind took the paddling ski off .they found it a hundred miles away.we then had to swim the 300 meters back to shore against the wind .my buddy ditched his paddle and got to the beach before me.i wanted to save my paddle and it nearly cost me my life .i was utterly exhausted by the time I got back.
All could have been prevented with the knowledge of Eskimo roll and greenland paddle .
This was in cape town table bay .we only had speedos and the waters cold there.could not swim more than 20 minutes before hypothermia sets in. The suns hot but the water is notoriously cold .thats where Lawrence pugh swims to practice swimming in the ice floes
I mostly canoe, river and ocean. In challenging ww conditions I mostly do continuous underwater strokes alternating between all power, bracing and maneuvering strokes and slowing down and letting the boat ride with the waves vs powering and fighting. So much more stable than above water recovering and high speed. When I watch newer ww paddlers they typically power through with paddles in the air and boat twitching and rocking. I hear lots of similarity with your approach in rough conditions.
I'm am very new to kayaking. I think I have the fever tho.... in just this summer I now own 4 very cheap kayaks. Gotta start somewhere? But after last weekend and my gal ending up swimming and the chaos of what do we do now? Lol I realized we need to learn how to rescue ourselves. We need to learn how to save a capsize situation without swimming. We need to move beyond this infancy and start learning. Wearing the kayak makes complete sense because if you slip out of your shoes everytime you need to run you will never learn to run. I think next weekend im taking my kayak swimming to become comfortable with rolling and dunking it. I have 2 that have a skirt lip around the clock pit but I dont have a skirt yet. I can see this as huge so I dont get swamped. One step at a time.... thanks for your video, liked and subbed.
9:04 I'm not sure of the answer either, but I'd guess that historically Inuits developed all these techniques through centuries of experience and necessity, but the kayak had no practical place in Europe. They used boats and ships, back then the world relied on manual labour so difficult physical sports and past times that weren't based on something practical (such as fighting, fishing, sailing, etc) weren't really a thing. So it wasn't until relatively recently that kayaking started appearing in Europe, and they had to start from scratch, they didn't have all the experience and technique of the Inuits so they started with much lower tech. As the sport evolved in Europe, things like racing and white water become prominent, so they were the biggest influence of the paddle design.
Hi Paolo my Name is Alan I’m new to sea kayaking after watching some of your videos I went and built my own Greenland paddle, I love the way you gave me more concordance in the ocean thanks again
I do feel scared some time but I love it so much!
and you know, s#@t happens, but the possibility to be attacked by a shark is extremely rare. Especially on a kayak (could be more possible if kayak fishing)
I go in the water every day here in Sydney
Why do you call the other paddle a "euro paddle"? To me, it's a white water paddle. It's for white water! With my west Greenland skin on frame kayak I use a Greenland paddle. For my white water boat, I use a white water paddle.
The right tool for the job!
TLDR: he supports Greenland paddles, not locking in your thighs and excessively long explanations
I know I can benefit from the content you have posted, so I tracked down the link for the outfitting lesson, supplied my first name and email, the page changed to something that stalled, nothing happened, no place to click to go on. No lesson appeared in my inbox. Why did that happen, and how do i actually access these "free" lessons?
I love IT. I like your calm voice. Great video. Eye opening. Thx
Great video. Every design is a compromise. Yes the Greeland paddle has advantages however almost every major kayak expedition is done with a Euro blade. It too has advantages
Great video. Love your kayak philosophy and basic attitude. I started making greenland style paddles about twenty years ago. It's hard to get the right clear, quarter sawn, straight grain cedar, but well worth it. I've made the shaft size quite thick to fit my hand size which is large. I don't think I could have gotten that on a commercially made paddle, and it adds weight to the paddle, but otherwise, if the shaft is too skinny my wrists cramp up on me. As to your question about why most commercial paddles are big bladed - I think most modern kayak builders started with white water paddling, where they use big blades, and they just transferred the same paddle technology to sea kayaks.
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Can you recommend a kayak for a big guy? 6ft 275lbs. Please help, not interested in sit on. Problem is large muscled legs and long torso.
I love the Greenland paddle for its versatility but I would never let go my carbon wing
I'm new to kayaking & I really enjoyed this.
Awesome video, subscribed!
I'm a beginner at kayaking and i don't like how i'm feeling sitting in one, i feel like a little b**** and that's why i'm going to stick to it and brake this horse as if its the last thing i do.
I live in Scotland and looking to explore more of the islands and coastal areas. Thanks for the kayaking tips
Hi Paulo, excellent analysis. In answer to your question, it wasn't until Ken Taylor brought back and used a Greenland kayak that "true" sea kayaking started. Prior to that, kayaking had developed from large volume Victorian and early 20th century German boats (Klepper style), either fabric folders or stitch and glue or framed ply. These dominated right through to the 1950's (think Capt. Romer, British Commandos), and the paddles were based on the concept of rowing schull blades, feathered* on a double shaft, which evolved into the Prion-style WW/Slalom blades and ultimately what became Euroblades. So while many people have adopted the boats, only a few seem to have taken on board the paddles that were designed to be used with them, and even fewer understand their correct use IMO. That said, I too am guilty of not fully taking on board how to develop GP forward paddling technique, although I agree 100% there is no comparison as to how a GP provides security and stability in deteriorating seas compared to Euros, and for stress free rolling. With a GP in my hands in unsettled conditions, the air/water interface suddenly ceases to hold any major fear or significance.
*even though I can't fully ditch my Euros for distance paddling, I stick to a positive buoyancy, low angle, long, thin blade, small surface area, and use ZERO feather (Werner Kallistas in my case). Feathered high angle blades are the worst thing to perpetuate in sea kayaking imo.
Thanks so much for adding some history. It's helping me understand what happened.
Can someone please telle me whether it's practical using the Greenland paddle for packrafting? Thanks.
Great video. I'm glad I saw this while I'm just starting out in kayaking before getting into bad habits. You really illustrate it well. Also I like the way your relaxed presentation style complements the message.
I have had a sit-on-top kayak for about 10 years now. Will the Greenland paddle work on this kayak?
Thank you for your post. Would a Greenland paddle be a good choice for small lakes on a sit on top fishing kayak?
Great Video.
In the surf where I Kayak in warm water ... the Greenland is the ticket.
Beautiful thoughts. I have considered a Greenland paddle for a while and you convinced me even more! Love your paddle with the yellow blades as I like to be as visible as possible on the water. May I ask what brand/model it is?
Lovely teaching - thank you , from Scotland :)
The longwinded buildup and all the claims wore on me a bit. It is a good perspective to be sure. “Wear the kayak” and “relax into the water” will become internalized in any style of paddling with enough good practice and in spite of spending hundreds of hours with a Greenland stick in my hands I do not see it as superior to all other paddling applications. GPs are very good for rolling and heavy water but they are (IMHO) not a mystic ancient forgotten style that is superior to all else. The ancient Greenlandic paddlers did not use this type of paddle because they chose it over the more recent “Euro” type paddles. The Greenland style paddle was and is much easier to make than a “blade on the end” Euro paddle. Low tech, easy manufacture. The blade on the end style paddle and the even more recent “Wing” style paddle are (again IMHO) much more efficient over distance. My eventual point here is to try everything and go with what works best for you but these choices should be practically based not cult of personality based.
I wouldn't agree on that. The GP, rightly used, doesn't grab the water instantly when planted through the surface, but slowly, wich in turn saves your shoulders. The power comes gradually in the stroke. It's energy efficient, rather than power efficient. That is, you will cover more miles on one plate of pasta with a GP than with a euro blade paddle, simply because of less fatigue.
How to use it? Just remember to keep the upper edge of the blade a bit forward through the stroke. The rest comes naturally. Good luck!
Hey that pair of paddles are really good looking. May I know the modle/brand of them?
I needed this video. Thanks friend.
I would love to learn from you when travel is permitted again. I am a beginner tosea kayaking, coming from whitewater, and trying to learn all I can before I invest in a kit. Thank you 🙏💗
Muito bom! Tenho aprendido muito vendo seus vídeos, não apenas sobre as técnicas, mas sobre a filosofia do remar kayak! Grato por compartilhar! Abraço!!!
I have a bending branches paddle for wrist strain, your thoughts?
Apart from lack of skills. My fear of sharks holds me back from enjoying my kayak. I live southern part of Australia where we have great whites. I want to be able to go out and not have this. Do you get spooked on the ocean?
@Diego Mazza answered another comment but I believe it was meant for you. They said "I do feel scared some time but I love it so much!
and you know, s#@t happens, but the possibility to be attacked by a shark is extremely rare. Especially on a kayak (could be more possible if kayak fishing)
I go in the water every day here in Sydney". I hope that helps! For me, I get somewhat comfortable when I focus on the idea that I am one with nature and the creatures in the sea mean me no harm. The incidence of kayakers injured by wildlife is very, VERY, low. You just need to be comfortable getting in and out of your kayak in different types of water. It's the number one lesson plan I recommend for everyone and you should take one class each year with a pro just to brush up and stay confident. It's worth it, I promise!
*[ I am not a pro and as such my opinion should not be relied upon as a sole source of information]
@@jasonhuskie988 hey thanks heaps for your reply. Yeah it's true sometimes just got to do it. I went out yesterday in the swell and wind, spent more time in the water than in my kayak. I was a little startled at how tippy I felt. I'm going to have to get hip pads as I'm way too discounted from my boat. Also am I correct in assuming that in swell, it's a constant dance between forward strokes and low bracing? Admittedly I had zero ballast in it, just me.
Dude! I can feel the water entering my ears just seeing him roll
Silicone plugs man.
I was thinking about a wide paddle but you have changed my mind.
I just happened upon your channel while looking for kayaking videos and am so glad I did! What you say here makes perfect sense to me. I kayaked for many years without learning how to roll a kayak, first of all because I was afraid of it, but also because the way people talked about didn't inspire my confidence. It seemed to me to be a battle with the elements, as you say here. My thinking was that if I'm going to engage in a battle, I could well lose. ;-) Your approach, on the other hand, looks smooth, relatively effortless, and even fun! This is exactly the kind of kayaking skill I've witnessed in indigenous kayakers in Greenland, and I'm sure they didn't have to go to 'kayak school' to learn. Seeing your video, I feel for the first time that I can do this, as it's really about being one with your boat and the water.
I've recently made some big adjustments to my life precisely so that I can get a nice kayak and start paddling again where I now live. Now I can't wait to get started! Thank you so much for sharing this; it's been a revelation. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Cheers!
I taught kayak rolling in the pool for years. Get the basics right and it is quite simple. Mess it up in your head and it becomes difficult. Roll with a flotation bag or just a hand roll, it is still the same principle.
1 min in and i think you have somewhat the same mindset as i do which is f*ck around and find out
I have some experience on rivers, but not on sea. This summer I planing to kayaking between some islands (3 to 6km) but problem is that here is so many ships and bad turist drivers. Do they see kayak from fast boats? Do you guys have any problems with sea traffic ?
We don't have a lot of boat traffic here, but it is a concern. I think they see us if they are paying attention but how can we know for sure.
This never works for me.
Maybe because I have a sit on top.
Nice words! Everything you say is what I think about greenland paddling. There’s a lot to learn, but every time I go kayaking is better. Greetings from Argentina!
so now I have to make a greenland paddle from wood. Got link for a good design?
AWESOMNESS
Once you have the static brace, there no longer is any up or down.
This is a great lesson! I really appreciate the knowledge.
I was exposed to native style of canoeing, and some of the same things you said the Inuit do, are done in traditional canoeing. A round bottom canoe is most safe If you will move with it, not fight it. A long narrow traditional paddle is best, once you know its uses. It is prefered, by all that practice and learn how.
Thank you, you are a wonderful teacher.
I never learned to kayak.
Have you seen anyone teaching that? I feel so unsteady in a canoe especially if it isn't carrying much weight to lower the centre of gravity.
Body, hips, arms, wrists. Still can't do a hand roll.
Great video. I love how objective you are. Subbed
I am not such a fan of grabbing the paddle on a different spot as the standard
I am in Alberta. No sea here. However lots of rapids, so what length of sea kayak for being successful in getting through some of these wilder rapids safely, on a long journey? Thanks.
The "wearing the kayak" did it for me. Just ordered a Sea Emotion 505, after 7 days touring in an Aventura 140. Loved the Aventura, right until I just for fun, one day before heading home from the trip, decided to see if I could handle the 505. Mind you, the Aventura was the longest hardshell kayak I had tried, and only this once. But, I fell in love instantly. Your words "wearing the kayak" suddenly made sense. This video............. makes me think I need a Greenland paddle. :-) I wonder if it is cheaper for Danes? :-)