Kneeling is the best position for the back. You can go all day in the kneeling position and not hurt your back. If you sit with your knees up in the boat, then you'll have a sore back for sure.
It helps you turn the canoe is the simple answer. But it also teaches you balance, and to become comfortable with the canoe moving around (tipping) under you.
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JRNY1605 9 months ago
Also quite useful in white-water canoeing....
HallowedHoly 2 years ago
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We've just uploaded a new video on it and want to share with other people interested in canoeing!
CanoeKayakUK 1 year ago
@CanoeKayakUK Thanks for the heads-up!
HallowedHoly 1 year ago
Kneeling is the best position for the back. You can go all day in the kneeling position and not hurt your back. If you sit with your knees up in the boat, then you'll have a sore back for sure.
reepicheep90 2 years ago
It helps you turn the canoe is the simple answer. But it also teaches you balance, and to become comfortable with the canoe moving around (tipping) under you.
steveeb 2 years ago
Why do we want to "J-lean?" What's the purpose?
iciavosser 2 years ago
It is excellent exercise for the whole body.
chiburui6 3 years ago