Paddling #1

Not intended to show perfect technique... Taken so that the technique could be improved via commentary - on www.surfski.info.

Clip of paddler #1 at Hout Bay, June 2007

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• surf
• ski
• kayak
• paddling
• south
• africa
• surfski

[raulm]

no footwork what so ever

[BOJHOB]

@danoshanno Ths is good, constructive comment! I wish you would look into my paddling tecnique and give me some hints...

[Kianquenseda]

Eat Your Peas !

[dudzik94]

Hahaha, your's technice is bad.

[WizCounter]

i can't wait to go kayaking in a couple of weeks. It will be my first time!

[danoshanno]

Not Bad, but you have to keep that top arm straight and rotate when you take a stroke, pull with some more back because arms aren't as powerful, and sit up straight tryng to reach as far as you can without thrusting, like moving back and forth. Also pump your legs when you rotate, if you take a paddle on the right side, try to straighten your right leg as you rotate, and vice-versa for left side.

[wintermutt]

1. your catch is wrong

2. ineffective shoulder rotation

3. pulling paddle too far back in the water

to fix this buy brent reitz forward stroke DVD and watch it at least 3 times over the course of 6 months. or take one of his classes.

[Kelvados]

sit up straight

[Kelvados]

rotate rotate rotate get those shoulders moving

[dmocke]

Nice efficient reach and nicely balanced (symetrical). You need more "twist", focus on straightening your arms in front by using you back to push and pull your blade, instead of your arms only. Try to have the shat more vertical on entering the water.

Regards

Dawid