3 Tips to Improve WAVE Surfing. Freestyle kayaking

[@tmacoutdooring1837]

Good info, just starting to dabble in surf/play. Started paddling in a remix last fall but just ordered a rockstar. Attempting to form a quiver of boats for different disciplines to become a rounded paddler. Watched a lot of you content and it’s been very helpful, many thanks and keep it coming.

[@SethAshworth]

Varied and constantly changing practice can be helpful on progressing some skills. Having a small quiver is nice because it’s gives options so you can paddle more days so you can leaner more.

[@danspydergeise]

Really appreciate the info.. I just started my freestyle 😎

[@SethAshworth]

Hopefully this one helps then, it is a key skill!

[@Gorlim_the_Unhappy]

Thank you for continuing to provide incredibly useful advice. Much love brotha! I seriously hear your voice in my head sometimes when I'm paddling and it helps tremendously

[@SethAshworth]

Right on! Hope this helps, I wish I had a more inspiring Obama-esque voice to be n repeat in your head

[@Gorlim_the_Unhappy]

@@SethAshworth nah I think Obama is great and all, and a wonderful orator, but his timing and candor doesn't work with paddling. Your mellifluous and relaxed prose is more appropriate for flowing waters 😁

[@SethAshworth]

@@Gorlim_the_Unhappy 10/10 use of the word mellifluous (which I had to look up)

[@billyb3689]

Hey Seth, with the Nile gone, is the Ottawa now the only real go-to place for wave boating trips? I know Slave is meant to be great but I hate, like really hate, mosquitos

[@SethAshworth]

Yea I have never been to the slave but the bugs are legendary. I would say don't forget about Skook out on the west coast, again never been but apparently it is all time. if you are looking for big water destinations in general I think that there are probably still plenty of places to go, but if you are looking for just freestyle, options are dwindling right now but I think this will change with time. Looks like finland has a cool spring season too from the last couple years, check out Visa Rahkola on IG and some of the other Finns. There are probably some other spots too.

[@fqcm8073]

The good thing with the mosquito on the slave, it's that you are never alone to paddle! :) But honestly, if you are in drysuit, you only need a bug head net on the way out and you're good.

[@billyb3689]

@@fqcm8073 ​ Ah but see I am a dirty casual who also wants a holiday. Seems like the Futa, Nepal, and Zam are the places to go for big water, but the Ottawa is the best for easy wave surfing and developed world logistics

[@darrellsteele7115]

At 4:15 what wave is that and level if known?

[@SethAshworth]

High tension. Gatineau River. High water.

[@alekokokkinias2742]

I'm new to Ottawa, which wave is this? push button?

[@SethAshworth]

Some push button, some High Tension wave on the Gatineau