Mate go back you forgot your camera lol 😂 😂 Nice peaceful paddle 👍
@EdDaveKayaking4 күн бұрын
Yes, really enjoyed it. Full video coming soon!
@RemiSoren5 күн бұрын
Back end of my neck of the woods there mate 😂😂😂 havent paddled it in a little while might have a muck about the weekend now
@EdDaveKayaking5 күн бұрын
Sounds good. Stay warm!
@sallyannfox37048 күн бұрын
I think mine are excellent. Even if I have dipped mine in water, they don't feel wet and my hands quickly warm up.
@EdDaveKayaking7 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Happy, warm paddling!
@THE-RIVER-RAT9 күн бұрын
Excellent review buddy. But, yes these solve the safety issues of a capsize and having to pull your skirt off quickly. However, cold wind blowing in is a big problem if your on the water for a few hours. Also the big issue with Pogies is they are connected to your paddle and if you have stopped for a break and you drop your paddle in the water then they are going to get wet, and as you know you don't always keep your hands in the same place on a paddle, as from time to time you need to slide your hands a round to make adjustments so Personally I think gloves are much better. However, each to their own and I'm sure plenty of people will love these. Once again great honest review with plenty of information to help people make their own decision 👍
@EdDaveKayaking7 күн бұрын
Thanks for your positive comment. Happy paddling!
@THE-RIVER-RAT18 күн бұрын
This has only just popped up on my channel. However, sounds like you're doing a great job helping kids and giving them a fun time 👍👍👍
@EdDaveKayaking18 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment. It's all about fun! Hopefully some of them will continue paddlesports and enjoy our sport.
@THE-RIVER-RATАй бұрын
Here's hoping you get plenty of great trips next year 👍👍
@EdDaveKayakingАй бұрын
I hope so too!
@THE-RIVER-RATАй бұрын
Hope you have a great New Year.
@EdDaveKayakingАй бұрын
You too!
@EdDaveKayakingАй бұрын
AI is not all it's cracked up to be! 🤣
@pabloenriquetirabassi7060Ай бұрын
Excelente explicación, muy buen video!! Ya me suscribo al canal.
@EdDaveKayakingАй бұрын
Gracias señor.
@ashleymcmurray5060Ай бұрын
I live on the banks of the Basingstoke Beauty!, but windy today be out tomorrow !
@EdDaveKayakingАй бұрын
Very windy. Hope you have a great paddle and thank you for your comment.
@THE-RIVER-RATАй бұрын
I have the same RNLI hat which is unusual as every other one I have seen as been Blue lol Great information matey. Have you checked out Google Earth (Sometime) you can see people kayaking. Have a great New Year.
@EdDaveKayakingАй бұрын
I got the hat when I was in Llandudno working. Felt right to get it from RNLI. Happy new year to you too.
@MarkJMАй бұрын
You aren't carrying your kayak correctly. What you are doing is fine for a few paces but you really want to put it on your shoulder for more than that. Some people do pad out the cockpit rim where their shoulder sits, but use some foam and duct tape.
@EdDaveKayakingАй бұрын
Absolutely Mark! However, the Rockhopper is super heavy and I struggle to carry it on my sholuder. Therefore, and as you say, for a few paces I carry using the cockpit rim, when putting onto trolley or the steps as seen in the video. Great comment and thanks for taking the time to make it.
@MarkJMАй бұрын
@@EdDaveKayaking looking online it should be about 25kg. Not that much heavier than the latest pyranha river boat. Shoulder carry all the way!
@THE-RIVER-RATАй бұрын
Great idea matey 👍
@EdDaveKayakingАй бұрын
Hopefully it will help! Thanks for your comment.
@shaunbell5098Ай бұрын
Thanks for the review Dave. Can I ask what height and build you are as I'm 5 11 and medium so was thinking of ordering a large.
@EdDaveKayakingАй бұрын
Hello Shaun. Thanks for the comment. I am 5 11 and a large and ordered the large. I have never owned a drysuit before, but have noticed that ones I previously borrowed have been on the large side (baggy) when it was a large size. The one I purchased from Gill is definately tighter and not baggy. It does fit properly and I prefer it like this as less flappy fabric. According to the size chart on the Gill website, there is a 3 inch difference in waist and chest between the medium and large so not that much. The height does match your height perfect for the large though. Hope this helps you decide. By the way, do check out to see if Paddle UK are offering any discounts with Gill. Hope it goes well and keep in touch.
@shaunbell5098Ай бұрын
@EdDaveKayaking thanks for your reply. That's really useful. I need it to go under my caving suit when going in wet caves. Think I'll go for a large one as do like a bit of give. Once again thanks for your help mate and best wishes
@EdDaveKayakingАй бұрын
Good luck!
@bobwolfe5342Ай бұрын
Nice video as always. I love to see kingfishers when I'm out on the water. Got to be my favourite bird.
@EdDaveKayakingАй бұрын
Thanks Bob. Yes, have seen a few, but never got one on camera. Hope the paddling is going well.
@rexharvey8420Ай бұрын
Interesting to see somewhere that has changed so much since I worked at Brum Boats in 1991 I will correct you on one statement Sherbourne Wharf was not a factory it was the Fellow Morton and Clatons wharehouse and when Brummagem Boats had the site it was an empty warehouse and some of the old FMC offices still existed. I have to say it was rather nicer in my day!
@EdDaveKayakingАй бұрын
Thank you for the comment and correction. Great to get this from someone who knew the area. The wharf area is very busy now with flats and apartments. The towpath being used to get access to the main city centre helps alot. Take care and best wishes.
@alexscheeleАй бұрын
nice review. I hear they are generously sized. do you reckon using your normal size they would fit over drysuit socks? cheers
@EdDaveKayakingАй бұрын
I got my shoe size and it is a tight fit with my drysuit socks and waterproof socks inside the drysuit. However, they do fit. Hope this helps.
@alexscheeleАй бұрын
@ thanks, good to know
@THE-RIVER-RATАй бұрын
Well that bloody Swan didn't like you Hehehe... I enjoyed this buddy, great footage and some interesting information. Makes me angry (sort off) when I see people without a PFD and your right you should dress for submersion not for air temperatures. It could have changed by now. However, I watched a paddle video about 3 years ago. A bloke paddled the canals within London and OMG most of it looked like a dumpling site with rubbish in the water everywhere.
@EdDaveKayakingАй бұрын
Thanks for the comment. The swans in that area always seem to be problematic! Like you, I worry about what other people are wearing and the effectiveness of the kit. It's fine when things are going well, but if the weather turns or they fall in, it can quickly become dangerous. The Canal & River Trust do a great job of keeping the canals as clean as possible. There is often smells of fuel from the boats, but I haven't seen massive amounts of rubbish. The occasional sunken barge though - as in this video! Have fun and safe paddling buddy.
@THE-RIVER-RAT2 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂 Hahaha
@EdDaveKayakingАй бұрын
Indeed!
@MidlandsAviation2 ай бұрын
Do you know about the little slipway at the Port Loop housing development I park on main road and use slipway to get in/out
@MidlandsAviation2 ай бұрын
What 3 words is ///sand.lower.normal
@EdDaveKayaking2 ай бұрын
I didn't know about that. Do you have a location for it?
@MidlandsAviation2 ай бұрын
@EdDaveKayaking What3words ///sand.lower.normal
@MidlandsAviation2 ай бұрын
@EdDaveKayaking Sand . Lower . Normal
@EdDaveKayaking2 ай бұрын
Good shout. Does look better for parking. Thanks for suggesting this: w3w.co/sand.lower.normal
@THE-RIVER-RAT2 ай бұрын
Nice one. Looks like a great spot for a paddle mate, with plenty to see. You did a pop-up in the video saying you had to cancel the music because you were worried about a copyright strike. Well, no need to worry you can play whatever music you want and it will not affect your channel unless you have your channel monitorised which you don't at the moment. The absolute worst thing that will happen is your video will be blocked in 1 or 2 countries what is usually just Russia. You can trust me on this because I've been putting whatever music I want on my videos for years and years never had a copyright strike in fact this and you're an email telling you this is not a copyright strike. So no need to worry buddy.
@EdDaveKayaking2 ай бұрын
Brill. Thanks for letting me know. I enjoyed this paddle. Did it over two trips. Planning to do it again early evening so can see it all lit up! Have fun and safe paddling.
@bigpondkayaks2 ай бұрын
lovely paddle great stretch of canal
@EdDaveKayaking2 ай бұрын
Glad you like it! Thanks for your comment.
@THE-RIVER-RAT2 ай бұрын
Great paddle matey with some beautiful footage. I wouldn't want to go across that canal bridge on a paddle board 😱
@EdDaveKayaking2 ай бұрын
Yes, safety first! Kneeling down and with others I think! Stay safe and happy paddling.
@mikeprue27072 ай бұрын
Haha, if only it was that simple. Effective rolling in hard whitewater Is more than just mechanics.
@EdDaveKayaking2 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I mention the need to practice - and this is the key! Thanks for your comment.
@nonstop19672 ай бұрын
Great video when did you start off from do you have a post code thanks 👍
@EdDaveKayaking2 ай бұрын
Many thanks for your comment. I got in here: maps.app.goo.gl/x7WbyEjpQcR6aW9u9 (3 Chancel Way, Halesowen B62 8SE) - it's on an industrial estate so is busy during the week, but ok at weekends. The canal is right next to the road so an easy put in. Hope it goes ok for you.
@LomoWatersport2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Dave for the excellent review. Enjoy your adventures, stay awesome. Tam Lomo :)
@EdDaveKayaking2 ай бұрын
Thanks. Keep making great products!
@THE-RIVER-RAT2 ай бұрын
Hi matey great review, I picked one up a couple of years ago and as you say there great and very good quality. I liked it so much I grabbed another to were in the house on cold nights.
@EdDaveKayaking2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Yes, super warm!
@THE-RIVER-RAT2 ай бұрын
Great paddle, and interesting 👍
@EdDaveKayaking2 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@bobwolfe53422 ай бұрын
Nice video, nice trip, and educational too.
@EdDaveKayaking2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment as always.
@SubParPaddler3 ай бұрын
It's a good, concise video; thanks, the sweep is a good roll for those that are less agile. I am just starting to get the roll but it still has a long way to go, mind, although, I have managed two combat rolls at LV. I have watched many, many videos, and there is one important factor that you have missed that most, if not all, who are learning the roll do, and that is bringing the head up first. The eyes should follow the blade from start to finish with the head ending up stuck to the shoulder until upright. One other tip i can add and that is to stamp the opposite foot at the same time as the hip "flick".
@EdDaveKayaking3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment.
@THE-RIVER-RAT3 ай бұрын
Can't believe I did not guess where you was at the end of part 2 considering I've been there. Great video mate 👍 and very interesting. I would be no good at that job because when I'm on the water I have to stop every hour for a pee Haha
@EdDaveKayaking3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Yes, timing toilet breaks can be tricky! Happy paddling.
@MidlandsAviation3 ай бұрын
Great useful information thank you ❤
@EdDaveKayaking3 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@THE-RIVER-RAT3 ай бұрын
Those are some great views mate. Well, I don't know where you are so I will have to wait for the next video Haha.
@EdDaveKayaking3 ай бұрын
Thanks. Next video lands Saturday and was a working day for me. Hope you like it!
@THE-RIVER-RAT3 ай бұрын
Great video mate. Also sorry because I thought I subscribe to your channel after watching your last video BUT I must have forgot, however I have now, so looking forward to seeing many more. Now going to watch part 2. Cheers 👍
@EdDaveKayaking3 ай бұрын
Thanks for subscribing! Really enjoyed the road trip.
@bobwolfe53423 ай бұрын
A very nice little paddle, nice video, and of course no problem to the rock hopper. Keep it up.
@EdDaveKayaking3 ай бұрын
Thanks Bob. Yes, really liked being out on the estuary. It makes a difference being in a kayak designed to be there. Certainly boosts confidence.
@bobp58853 ай бұрын
Which car park did you park in ? And is there a charge to park there ? Great video keep up the good work 👍
@EdDaveKayaking3 ай бұрын
I parked in the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Car Park (maps.app.goo.gl/xXTJQV4MJr6vquhBA) and there is a charge for parking. I got three hours parking, but, in busy times, you may need more! Park at the far end of the car park, it's nearer the canal. Thanks for the comment and hope things are well.
@escribeaester3 ай бұрын
2:10 more tips
@EdDaveKayaking3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@escribeaester3 ай бұрын
Its very interesting all the process. I only knew that other people told to me and i made the mistake of not reflecting on it. Thanksss
@stevehunter84733 ай бұрын
Water safety for triathlons is brilliant, I really enjoy doing those, especially getting alongside the swimmers that are really struggling and giving them the encouragement to get to the end of the swim, really rewarding.
@EdDaveKayaking3 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Thank you for your comment.
@silkstone3 ай бұрын
Great, thanks 👍
@EdDaveKayaking3 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Happy paddling.
@bobp58853 ай бұрын
Really nice video👍
@EdDaveKayaking3 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍
@bobwolfe53423 ай бұрын
Cezchoslovakia, Norway, Canada, you fairly get about for one trip. But Maisy did very well. Nice video.
@EdDaveKayaking3 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😃 Yes, Maisie enjoyed it. Happy paddling!
@THE-RIVER-RAT3 ай бұрын
Nice one, or should I say 3 !
@EdDaveKayaking3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Which way do you find easiest?
@THE-RIVER-RAT3 ай бұрын
@@EdDaveKayakingHave to use all these depending on the spot , however I prefer the bank launch, keeps you dry Hehe
@EdDaveKayaking3 ай бұрын
That is my fav too!
@THE-RIVER-RAT3 ай бұрын
Hi, good review. I have a per myself and like you think there great, however, a little warning for you if water get in they do take a few days to dry out.
@EdDaveKayaking3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip! Yes, I have noticed that! The outer dries pretty quickly, but the inside sole stays wet for much longer. Happy paddling!
@christophberenotto4 ай бұрын
Sorry for my early comment, it was a bit overdramatic and unhelpful. This isn't how I or any kayak instructors I know would teach the roll, but it wont kill anyone to try some different approaches as they develop
@EdDaveKayaking4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I decided to break down the roll in to all the steps so it's clear what I do. In teaching this, I would combine multiple steps to make it easier for the paddler to learn and do. Happy paddling.
@christophberenotto4 ай бұрын
The blocks are not downstream obstacles, they are to create eddies to pivot into/out of