Pro tip from someone who has been kayaking for years: it will be a little rough at first, your arms may get pretty sore especially if you go out for a long time, but trust me, it does get better. My arms don't get sore at all anymore even if I go out for three hours straight. But some advice: wear a hat and put on sunscreen if it's really hot out, and consider putting a pillow between you and the back of the seat to avoid back pain. Also, don't be scared of waves, kayaks are a lot sturdier than they look and likely will not tip over very easily. Getting the right paddles also makes the world of difference. Get some good ones--the cheap ones are totally worthless and will only make it harder on your arms.
@ldcakes8873
4 жыл бұрын
Another pro tip is to push on the upper blade that's out of the water as much as you pull on the lower blade that's in the water while rotating at the waist. Doubles your power and saves your shoulders!
@janehale8374
3 жыл бұрын
Search this on youtube: DARTH VADER RETIRED PADDLE BOARDING on LA RIVER (Narrated by Jones Earl James) S2E1a River Wild P2
@thompsonsmith7653
3 жыл бұрын
@@janehale8374 nice!
@pywang2726
3 жыл бұрын
This video is a total lifesaver. My mom let me search this because we're going kayaking on Sunday.I bet I'm gonna be the best kayaker 2 days later I've done this in private but I've tried to do push-ups now with my scrawny body and look now I can do 5 in a row
@yomama5856
3 жыл бұрын
@@pywang2726 don't kid yourself. The waters a dangerous place. You might want to work up to that sixth push up.
@samanthab3292
3 жыл бұрын
"you can't paddle, without a paddle." Gold.
@user-ux7yg2ch6i
3 жыл бұрын
🤦🏼♀️
@yhaniep2325
5 жыл бұрын
I never had kayak lesson so wish me luck doing kayak this sunday night!
@GP-ed2ch
5 жыл бұрын
Yhanie P it’s not that hard dude just paddle and when u need to turn paddle the way u want to do like if u need to turn right paddle that one and keep going to that side of the paddle and not the other
@yhaniep2325
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so muchhhh
@rustinstardust2094
5 жыл бұрын
@@GP-ed2ch I think you meant left...if you want to turn right, you'll extend the paddle forward on your left and pull back in a wide, sweeping motion. But yeah, it's pretty easy once you're doing it.
@GP-ed2ch
5 жыл бұрын
Stardust ur right actually it’s sorta hard to explain
@yhaniep2325
5 жыл бұрын
George Pelletier I did try the kayak yesterday at the lake its kinda scary on my first 30mins but I last for 1 1/2 hr.. But I will try later in evening the kayak at the ocean, So I’m so nervous!
@dlicious5677
Ай бұрын
Bought my first kayak yesterday. It was so fun!!
@guestguest5676
3 жыл бұрын
I just finished my first time kayaking!! Not hard! This video really made me feel comfortable and safe out there because I knew what to do. So fun!
@funforsameer1769
3 жыл бұрын
Went kayaking for the first time to other time and it was very fun and one of the easiest activities I've ever done! Definitely gonna learn as much as I can before my second run later this month!
@sweetypie3105
6 жыл бұрын
I struggled the first time I kayaked. My shoulders were tired, I wasn't moving straight. And Lost! This video is amazing. The best video available on You tube. It helped me and my friends to kayak smoothly and correctly
@sherblato9147
5 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@ADVENTUREKM
3 жыл бұрын
Look up headwaters kayak they have some good videos too
@neels9161
4 жыл бұрын
I am watching this after I did my first kayaking.. My shoulder n legs are in so much pain!
@qazjvm
3 жыл бұрын
I did my first kayaking in goa last week without any lesson. I thoroughly enjoyed it. But I wish I had seen this video before doing
@znovosad555
5 жыл бұрын
My friend taught me how to keep the kayak balanced. After that I was good and love it.
@abner0404
4 жыл бұрын
I would like to know that trick
@qxflyer
4 жыл бұрын
@@abner0404 Yes please!
@tinaduddleston6201
5 жыл бұрын
Going kayaking for the first time ever tomorrow morning!!! Wish me luck
@dragonkilla941
4 жыл бұрын
They were never heard from agian! Lol
@007lutherking
4 жыл бұрын
My heart goes out for his family and dear ones, rip
@susymtz
4 жыл бұрын
RIP 😔
@dougharper1492
4 жыл бұрын
How’d it go?
@giadancarrillo3159
4 жыл бұрын
@@dougharper1492 you are 8 months late
@sudarshan619
Жыл бұрын
Wish me luck, I’m going kayaking in a bull shark infested river this Saturday, hope everything goes well, plus I haven’t had any prior training, just this video lol!!!
@eyla3680
Жыл бұрын
How’d it go?
@sudarshan619
Жыл бұрын
@@eyla3680 It went really good, I almost tipped myself over into a barrel roll but gained balance over time, overall it was a fun experience!!! My arms were dead the next day tho😝😝😝
@tyroneedwards8498
Жыл бұрын
Wow I really like this... Just bought my first kayak...and man, I'm not trying to make no mistakes at this age.
@howtogarden2110
3 жыл бұрын
I got a kayak for Christmas today wish me luck!
@chipmclickoroy5102
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck, have fun
@toribenita_kyo
3 жыл бұрын
The first time I went kayaking was enjoyable. I got to experience the kayak's speed as it glides through water like a hot knife through butter. The second time I went kayaking was a disaster. A friend "advised" me to stick my paddle deeper into the water and make big arcing motions. It created a lot of turbulence and resistance that my kayak almost keeled over. That day, I decided to never listen to my friend's "advice" again 😂.
@dougharper1492
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been river kayaking 6 times, and i learned 2 things from this video. Thanks!!!
@taglor
11 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm looking after my neighbours dog and cat. Found a kayak in the garage and i'm going to borrow it. Wish me luck 👍
@Λυκάων
4 жыл бұрын
Just bought my kayak. Its amazing!!!!
@2010onlyme
3 жыл бұрын
I never been in a kayaking I would love to try this. Hope this Sunday
@docksidesupply9467
3 жыл бұрын
A little instruction never hurts!
@avakleinlen236
2 жыл бұрын
I am also going kayaking tomorrow so this was a lot of help! 😁❤
@alukuhito
3 жыл бұрын
I'm in Japan and recently joined a kayaking club. The kayaks in this video look quite big to the ones they use in the club. I somehow ended up upside down in the water last time. I'm going to try again though.
@cjim3902
4 жыл бұрын
Well being kayaking 100 times now the first time in the ocean did not know it was hard all this time till I saw a video telling you how to do it I just hoped in and went lol
@travelvideos
3 жыл бұрын
I think gloves also help a lot. Plus some antiseptic if get some cuts. Sometimes no place to stop, so good to have everything ready.
@cjosel739
Жыл бұрын
Watched after I bought one!! Never did things in the right order
@anglosaxonmike8325
5 жыл бұрын
Perception are good kayaks. I have a Triumph, my 6th sea kayak. I live just an hour from where they are made in the UK. This simple video is a starting point, but doesn't deal with the dangers of the sea, strong tides, sudden weather changes.
@stevenhulbert7540
2 жыл бұрын
You're an experienced kayaker for sure. I hate the wind that blows harder and makes you work harder just to get back to the rental place.
@volkanbekdas
11 ай бұрын
This is my second kayak of this model. It's a very nice and very well built kayak.
@PinkYellowGreen2023
7 ай бұрын
I don't know how to kayak, but this video helped me learn about it. God bless you.
@smileandlaughs
5 жыл бұрын
Didn't know people need tutorial for kayaking. I figured it out my first time stepping into a kayak.
@yhaniep2325
5 жыл бұрын
smileandlaughs I never did kayak but I will try this sunday night so wish me luck!😔
@Dark-wv7eh
5 жыл бұрын
Same I just got in because well it's kinda common information to use
@rustinstardust2094
5 жыл бұрын
A lot of people don't seem to paddle correctly. We could all benefit from a class or two...
@MikefromLouisiana
5 жыл бұрын
smileandlaughs haha yes
@pastelhurricane848
4 жыл бұрын
I'm watching before I start to get the best idea
@kieranonyt
2 жыл бұрын
Its actually so easy to do i learnt just from flapping my paddle around until i went into the right direction
@mjp96
2 жыл бұрын
funny but i like it
@louiseobrien2010
2 жыл бұрын
I am kayaking around Sydney Harbour with Sydney by Kayak in a couple of days, so it is great to have the heads up from a video.
@Philanazoie
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks I’m going kayaking tomorrow for the first time and they want us to have ‘prior experience’ to rent. Tbh this is my lesson where I saved $100 lmao
@buzzmas8068
4 жыл бұрын
You sure that watching a single beginner video counts as experience?
@Philanazoie
4 жыл бұрын
Buzzmas well it was good enough lol
@bunsenmashups4792
3 жыл бұрын
@@Philanazoie I mean, I watched this and went kayaking for my first time and nailed it. Its actually fantastic tips.
@trevordoar5708
10 ай бұрын
I've done a little kayaking and I find the position of the seat/ back support is very important. Reduces the strain on the back.
I have never kayaked before, and I did my first time in La Jolla on the ocean. Honestly was one of the most miserable experiences of my life. It was hard to paddle, and I kept losing my tour group. I didn't end up paying attention to anything. I just want to get the trip over with. I'm watching this to see how to improve because my partner enjoys kayaking, and I want to try again for him. But I really didn't like it (but I know an ocean experience is a lot harder than still water.) Im not a fan of exercise as a leisure/fun activity, so I hope it gets easier.
@grendelsmama2302
4 жыл бұрын
It will!! Did you guys have individual kayaks or were you in the same one?
@Uncommonsensetoo
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. Firstly you should not have had your first kayaking experience in the ocean where you are subject to waves, ocean currents, and wind. La Jolla is a not a good place for first timers in my option. Also, proper technique makes a huge difference when it comes to kayaking. Most people do it completely wrong, like in this video sadly using all arms likely causing lots of pain in the arms and shoulders. I can paddle for days with little effort and high efficiency feeling nothing. With a good instructor and peaceful inland lake it would be a very different experience. Also, a good sit-inside kayak with great back support is so much nicer and more comfortable to paddle with. Those sit-on-top rentals are awful in my opinion.
@stevenhulbert7540
2 жыл бұрын
@Kristen Pringle-I tried my first kayak recently and it was on calm water in Newport Beach. I had other worries but being on calm water instead of the ocean was much easier and I can work up to rougher water. Not trying to analyze but if you don't enjoy it might want to let him know that, otherwise it's just work.
@bradleyfoster1179
3 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing video, I love watching all your videos. They are super amazing and informative at the same time. Keep up the good work.
@gladysedithsanchezquintero9909
3 жыл бұрын
With this video I remember my first lesson … awesome!
@kayakmad
3 жыл бұрын
We like what your channel is up to; keep the videos coming!
@potatomuffin8408
3 жыл бұрын
I have a kayaking trip for my school tommorow and I have know idea how to kayak (I've only done it once years ago) and I'm also terrified of see water so, yay..
@pasquale120
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy, I’ve been looking to get one, I’ve been looking at the feel free lure 10 v2, keep healthy and safe
@skinnyway
Жыл бұрын
thank you for the in and out instructions. i've been in other paddle boats but those were easier to get into. I had no idea how to get in. cant wait to get out there!!
@lunamorris2091
2 жыл бұрын
hey! I loved watching your video. It is so interesting and informative. I have learned some great tips. Thankyou for posting this video.
@anastasiaralli864
3 жыл бұрын
These tips are good for the amateur boat. With all the other types of kayak it can be really hard and needs a lot of experience and years of training.
@kayakmad
3 жыл бұрын
We like what your channel is doing; so keep the videos coming!
@wizowizard9259
3 жыл бұрын
Can I just point out as a pro white water kayaker if you hold your paddle how it’s comfortable to you because you shouldn’t actually have to twist the pole or your core
@isntitobvious9894
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, needed a refresher from an old highschool class
@StormRaid417
18 күн бұрын
I'm not sure why I'm watching this. I honestly thought I was going to see something I didn't know, and I just started today. Seems more like common sense than something you have to learn from a video.
@plusbonus1165
4 жыл бұрын
I am so dumb ! I've been holding the paddle wrong for years. I didn't know.
@Dalziel45
4 жыл бұрын
There are many diff holds though
@byroncharles
Жыл бұрын
Good tips, new to kayaking needed to know how to move
@amazingplaces7557
5 жыл бұрын
THE PERCEPTION CAROLINA IS A GREAT BOAT VERY STABLE ON THE WATER GREAT VIDEO VERY EDUCATIONAL 👍👍
@thekarmanline3748
5 жыл бұрын
AMAZING PLACES ...WHY ARE YOU YELLING!!!?!!!?!!! DO YOU HAVE CAPS LOCK ON OR SOMETHING!!!?!!!?
@TCPUDPATM
3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you!
@PaddleTV
3 жыл бұрын
Great 'Intro to Kayaking' video!
@chantiacalhoun9147
3 жыл бұрын
I just did it this weekend, we all lived to tell the story
@Velo1010
3 жыл бұрын
Which is the better kayak: sit in or sit on?
@ruthief4461
3 жыл бұрын
My first time out was in a coworkers sit-in kayak. I liked it and it wasn't too difficult to get in and out of. My biggest fear was flipping over in the cold river water and this one being flat-bottomed made it more stable. My hubby and I purchased an inflatable kayak which is more of a sit on top and I'm liking that even more. Now I want a hard sit on top kayak so I can take my dog with me. :)
@thezodiackiller420
Жыл бұрын
Put the center of your shaft above your head
@trailtrashoutdoors8173
4 жыл бұрын
New subscribers here from Trail Trash Outdoors! So glad I found your channel! My brother and I just got our first kayaks a few weeks ago and love it! Much love new friend-TTO
@Sheeba03
2 жыл бұрын
I am gonna go kayaking with my family in 2hrs. This is how I watched dmv road test and passed it too. 😆😜
@gmoutdoorsandmore7731
4 жыл бұрын
Good video for beginners, thanks!
@skydragon8538
Жыл бұрын
I think i wanna learn kayaking, it looks so peaceful, attach me a radio somewhere and I’ll be in heaven
@jaidamark1029
3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to kayaking
@Vonjamal1818
3 жыл бұрын
I kayaked for the first time yesterday and I got soaked and wet lol. It’s a lot of arm strength but pretty easy .
@williamnorman3365
3 жыл бұрын
I love that you said pivot your torso, don't just use arms yet the person demonstrating is only using arms.
@Wombatius123
2 жыл бұрын
@William Norman No, the demonstrator used his torso, too. (Look closely.) The two kayakers following that demo, however, were not using their torsos, especially the guy.
@jayjb833
Жыл бұрын
The little rubber piece on paddle are to remember where u hands were at and to keep them from moving
@o.t.n_ofthenightproduction1952
Жыл бұрын
Now you are also forklift certified 🤙
@waltofalltrades6817
3 жыл бұрын
Can you use a boat ramp with kayaks? The only place around me that has good calm water for kayaking is only accessible with a boat ramp. If its even do-able, does anyone have any tips for using a boat ramp?
@emmanueldidier321
3 жыл бұрын
Same thing as a beach. If their is a pontoon, use it to hold yourself to keep your balance when entering or exiting the kayak.
@marieshade6291
5 жыл бұрын
As a deaf individual wanting to learn kayaking, its important that the closed captioned (cc) video be clearly understood. The English CC for this video is scrambled and unintelligible. This needs to be corrected please.
@grancito2
5 жыл бұрын
Who cares, she has loose hips.
@adamminix4598
4 жыл бұрын
Paddle the kayak and don’t tip over.
@Jukebocks
4 жыл бұрын
wow entitled much?
@r.pinheiro549
4 жыл бұрын
How rude and entitled.
@marieshade6291
4 жыл бұрын
To Jukebocks and Lilly RosePinheiro, is not entitled at all deaf have a right to know what's being said. To say I'm acting entitled suggest that you are insensitive.
@LiftBTC
2 жыл бұрын
i love my perception kayak!
@skyzreal2386
2 жыл бұрын
Going kayaking with my date soon, he's been doing it for years, while I never did any kayaking. Trying to watch videos to seem a bit less stupid when we'll go, hopefully everything goes well. From what I heard, my arms will go sore rather quickly, at least we're using a kayak double I guess ? Welp, wish me luck !
@intermezzo159
4 жыл бұрын
It didn't really seem like they were using their torsos when paddling forward...
@kathys254
3 жыл бұрын
but they so pretttty ;)
@davidneyra4418
5 жыл бұрын
first time tomorrow for me at Los Alamitos bay here in Long beach California, I'm sure it wont be that hard
@VisualxxKhaos
5 жыл бұрын
Me too!!! In that same spot (Today ). hope it went well! 🤐
@ashwinak3517
5 жыл бұрын
First time for me tomorrow!
@storytime7061
3 ай бұрын
Must learn it ❤❤
@riverlifetv6853
4 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@rainee5075
3 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna go kayaking today and I have never even been in one so wish me luck Well I have been paddle boarding and canoeing so yeah it might be easier
@sabokgaming3438
4 жыл бұрын
I'm going tomorrow morning, wish me luck 😁
@whater9043
4 жыл бұрын
2 months later but how’d it go?
@007lutherking
4 жыл бұрын
F
@GP-ed2ch
5 жыл бұрын
Sit on top kayaks are the best
@iTzShakenJoE
5 жыл бұрын
Im so random I just purchased a kayak for the first time. If I die I blame this video.. :D simple!
@iTzShakenJoE
5 жыл бұрын
? @@SV-pv4pv
@randybehm5731
5 жыл бұрын
@@iTzShakenJoE Wow tough crowd ...
@heyyall9378
5 жыл бұрын
Did you have fun? Was it harder or easier than you thought it would be?
@smangelchi
4 жыл бұрын
Did you die????
@iTzShakenJoE
4 жыл бұрын
@Freaky Behavior LOL I'm not dead. I almost died though..
@RemiliaVampire
3 жыл бұрын
video starts at 2:20
@alwaysyouramanda
5 жыл бұрын
I went with zero know how and almost crashed into a parched yacht xD
@ronkennedy1916
5 жыл бұрын
I went in with 0 knowledge and topped it. Had 20 years of river canoeing under my belt and kayaking in a lake is wayyyyy different. Did not know rescue method and had to swim to shore. Was wayyy to far. Bit off more then I could chew. Going to go to the swimming beach and stay in the shallows to practice recuse method.
@andymchale5269
4 жыл бұрын
alwaysyouramanda You crashed into a thirsty yacht ... or was it parked 🤣🤣
@dougharper1492
4 жыл бұрын
Rule 1, not a good idea to kayak around yachts 🙂
@jakesnyder3335
4 жыл бұрын
How can a yacht be thirsty its surrounded by water
@damiendemers7495
3 жыл бұрын
@@fred8696 Yachts get thirsty too.
@rhodeislindred7735
5 жыл бұрын
Step one hold the shaft...😉 got it
@gabornemeth1589
Жыл бұрын
Hello. How do you get into the PE kayak alone, from a high bank, jetty, or on a bank with deep water where you can't stand next to it in the water?
@HappyHands.
3 жыл бұрын
I love how the kayak bearly knows she's there. its not even registering a different in the float level. what is she like 80lbs?
@Pyyxl
3 жыл бұрын
I did the Kayak for the first time yesterday and it ez. I don’t need lesson lol
@noobtrooptube9452
3 жыл бұрын
what kind of life jacket r they wearing? looks nice. it accommodate the seat backrest
@JBoney-bi8lh
3 жыл бұрын
This is late, but I like onyx pfd. Get the models with the mesh back made for seats.
@braxtonallen6603
4 жыл бұрын
I'm going kayaking at missinewa Indiana tomorrow aka Sunday
@-simplicity7551
4 жыл бұрын
Im going kayaking in indiana sunday too, small world!
@braxtonallen6603
4 жыл бұрын
@@-simplicity7551 I live in Indiana
@-simplicity7551
4 жыл бұрын
@@braxtonallen6603 same^^
@skippyb7735
5 жыл бұрын
My wife and I just went for the first time. It was a total disaster. Windy as shit ! Water was coming in like crazy. I even capsized! Horrible experience. Our rental place was 2 blocks from the lake and my wife got to tired to bring them back . I had to drag them both.
@yhaniep2325
5 жыл бұрын
Skippy B Wowwww! must be hard when its windy specially if you’re first time.. I will kayak later in the evening ib the ocean so I have no any idea whats gonna happen
@skippyb7735
5 жыл бұрын
@@yhaniep2325 careful!!!! Let me know how it goes.
@yhaniep2325
5 жыл бұрын
Skippy B It went well! We went at night around 9:30-11pm! It was good.. I might try next time the paddelboard.. Thnx
@yhaniep2325
4 жыл бұрын
ADHD RISH I agreeeee☺️
@sharaedwards1215
4 жыл бұрын
Love my kayaking
@camrun2011
7 ай бұрын
Just wondering if a non-swimmer with life jacket on can do kayaking?
@user-rr1xh3fk2d
5 ай бұрын
which way to paddle on river is it same as boats
@CallOfSmiles
4 жыл бұрын
nice videos... thanks
@ChromeArty
5 жыл бұрын
Step one... get hot chick for thumbnail
@M6Cabriolet
4 жыл бұрын
And hold the shaft
@dougharper1492
4 жыл бұрын
Bhahahahahahahah
@nemod3338
4 жыл бұрын
Step two... marry her
@shadowjinx4136
4 жыл бұрын
Top comment GOD
@jadejameson2234
3 жыл бұрын
Search this on youtube: DARTH VADER RETIRED PADDLE BOARDING on LA RIVER (Narrated by Jones Earl James) S2E1a River Wild P2
@Traveler_of_youtube2
Жыл бұрын
Tbh the first time i went kayaking it was very easy
@Andressantiagooo99
4 жыл бұрын
Bought my first kayak went without watching any videos or nothing it’s not difficult it’s simple
@TYE2020
3 жыл бұрын
Subscribed
@odysseyusa
5 ай бұрын
My upcoming kayak video, it’s apparent I could have used a couple of tips here. At least it’s funny. 😄
@MelB868
3 жыл бұрын
I’m bigger than the people in the video could I try kayaking or do you have to be this small
@taahaa8756
3 жыл бұрын
For my first time kayaking is going the distance of 8km and coming back is a good idea ?
@llamastink972
Жыл бұрын
Bro I got to learn by friday I got a field trip for it 💀
@annieseeley3483
4 жыл бұрын
I’m going kayaking today for the first time with my uncle tehe
@sun_burstsclouds_break6346
Ай бұрын
I’m watching this just to see how much someone can overthink a thing
@burntvirtue
4 жыл бұрын
Make the what? side of the paddle is facing you? Springy?
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