Favorite linked combination: Sweep stroke to set up the bow draw on the opposite side to forward stroke to stern draw to cross bow draw to cross static draw. Doing figure-eights of these is my go-to warmup. My elbows stay in close to my hips on all of the draws, using my skeleton instead of muscle.
@KayakHipster
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, thanks for sharing your combo!
@3nertia
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, thank you! Very insightful!
@markjones8846
3 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised that people don't already know this, that you can link strokes; you can do it in a canoe, its just natural to also do it in a kayak as well because a kayak paddle in someway is just like a two bladed canoe paddle. I'm glad you have put out this little video to point out to new kayakers that this is possible.
@nombski69
3 жыл бұрын
Dancing with the sea
@88kayak
2 жыл бұрын
Off topic: do you have advice for paddling first aid? Dealing with drowning, unconsciousness, injury, etc.?
@paulbergman8228
3 жыл бұрын
Really liked that suggestion when on edge to have the return sweep; when trying a Seaward Chilco to buy, I forget about the reverse sweep and was trying the edge stability, went to brace and my blade was vertical…sploosh! The saltchuck was October cold; I was in jeans inside the marina, but there was only a nearby dock to try to get out, and I couldn’t, but the shop owner came to see how liked the kayak, and rescued me. I did custom order the Chilco with a high volume hull and Kevlar layup. Great kayak & that was in 2003. Thank you for all you do for the sport! 🛶
@austinburnett882
3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite combinations is Sweep, Bow Rudder, Forward Stroke, Cross Bow Rudder, Sweep. The Cross Bow Rudder sets you up for another Sweep which can initiate another round of the combination and used as a drill. A great breakdown made by my mentor at kzitem.info/news/bejne/mm6br3-Gj6V_dKg . I feel like linking strokes is what really unlocks the elegance of maneuvering kayaks/canoes/SUPs.
@3nertia
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, hey! This is the answer to my question! :D Thank you!
@KayakHipster
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! It was a while back, I couldn’t find your name but I had it listed down as a great topic.
@3nertia
3 жыл бұрын
@@KayakHipster I had almost forgotten about it until I started watching this video and you played the exact same clip and then mentioned you got a question and I was like, "Oh, yeaaaaaaaah!" lol. Thank you very much for the response, in video even! Outstanding!
@3nertia
3 жыл бұрын
"They dance through their moves" - interesting that you use this phrase to describe it as that is basically how I view it; I can't freakin' wait till I can afford a kayak! What a great way for an Aquarius to be close to the water :D
@barriereid9244
3 жыл бұрын
Going with the flow in a controlled manner...here in the Firth of Clyde (Scotland) there are so many underwater currents as there are many small bays, tidal currents, wind currents as well as North Atlantic waves/surges coming in.
@christopherbrown1958
3 жыл бұрын
Luke- great video- hope to link some strokes with you this year- Chris ( Halloween kayak)
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