Golden Rules of Kayaking for Beginners

[@PaddleTV]

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[@Richard-bs8xe]

Found this channel last summer and have watched most of them. They contain great lessons for anyone starting out and the occasional kayaker. I have forwarded this channel to our kayaking group and received positive feedback.Thanks

[@PaddleTV]

Hi Richard, Thanks for your feedback on the channel, glad to hear it's been useful to you and your paddling group! Keep an eye out, as we will be releasing some more of these types of videos in the future, including more specifically on sea kayaking. Happy paddling!

[@leocustodio7339]

Richard Ottok

[@jt3512]

Richard Otto I love watching their VI's

[@jt3512]

Richard Otto I love watching their vids, they are enjoyable and informative!

[@YouTubehndl]

I had no practice when I capsized my sit on top in 8-10 foot swell that I unexpectedly encountered out on the ocean. Fortunately, had an emergency plan that I didn’t have to use. I ended up being able to get back in and paddle away with my life and my survival kit. If you hit the ocean without practicing capsizing, make sure you’re in good shape or better yet practice capsizing before you have to do it for real. It was a more exhausting experience than I even thought possible. Practicing might seem like a pain in the neck, but doing it for real for the first time in an actual survival situation is downright scary.

[@PaddleTV]

Well put, and thanks for sharing your experience. You're bang on. One of the big selling features for sit-on-top kayaks is that you can re-enter them from the water, but it's rarely told how difficult this actually is.

[@maxdragonfire4823]

I’m twelve and very glad I found this. I can ride safely now.

[@PaddleTV]

That's great!

[@lesliesaunders544]

I just bought my first kayak, I live on a pond in newfoundland, Canada. watching your videos before I give it my first shot!

[@kayakinggrandmakelly7105]

Those oceans waves are so scary looking!! I can’t even handle a breeze more than 4 or 5 mph. But I LOVE to kayak, sit on top kind, it is very relaxing. And I am fat and old (53) but still enjoy it

[@asmodeus20]

C'mon, 50 is like the new 30. 😁 Just got into kayaking this summer though a friend. Got the kids into it too; proud to see them having fun without a screen in front of their faces!

[@vk1nf]

Re forward stroke technique...best instruction I've had is to think "PUSH UPPER - GUIDE LOWER". This accomplishes several things. Pushing the upper hand forward instead of pulling with the hand close to the water brings the big muscles of the shoulder and back into play, providing a lot more power than the relatively smaller and weaker arm muscles can apply. Besides being much less tiring, it also induces natural torso rotation. The lower hand acts more as a guide than as a source of power. You can often spot paddlers who use the PUSH UPPER approach; they'll seem to move ahead with noticeable short spurts in each stroke, with a sort of 'hitch' midway when switching sides, to get as much glide from the stroke as one can...

[@donnazukowski]

LOL. My first kayak lesson was in the Hudson along NYC and Hoboken. Loved it.

[@babygorilla4233]

Good rules I've been taking the kayak at my rental cabin out the and I think I'm going to have to buy one. It's a great upper body and core exercise and my knees need rest days from biking.

[@lunamorris2091]

Hey! I love all your videos. They are always super helpful and informative. Keep posting more such vlogs.

[@PaddleTV]

Great to hear you enjoy them and find them valuable ! Will do!

[@StormRaid417]

I haven't practiced getting back in my sit in kayak, but I'll give it a try.

[@danareed1656]

just got two new ride on fishing kayaks nothing pricey but not bottom of the barrel either, im no expert ,i did look a lot but im hopeing good for just starting out ! have canoed a few times but not a lot! have not taken them out yet but planning a trip to a pond to play around and get used to them!

[@ciel0bleu23]

Thank you for the video!

[@samhopson-ur2du]

I’m just starting good knowledge thank you

[@PaddleTV]

Cheers!

[@LifewithChance8800]

I got all this emergency crap and flares and crap yet I haven’t planned my emergency plans such as capsized under water underwater quick action and gear gathering

[@donnazukowski]

My next lesson is getting back into the kayak. I am going to start with a sit in top and then progress.

[@RickMartinYouTube]

thanks for the information - looking for an intro class in my area

[@PaddleTV]

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[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

Another great video! So glad i found your channel!

[@grassgrow030]

hello, i have chronic back issues and am not able to rotate my upper body much at all. I could still kayak and take it easy, right? I plan to just try and use my arms at first, and go real slow on calm canals.

[@PaddleTV]

Unfortunately, the only way to know, is to try. I would demo or rent a kayak to see how it goes. The good news is that if paddling hurts, a pedal kayak is worth trying. There are some great pedal version kayaks now available.

[@grassgrow030]

@@PaddleTV i bought the Chinook 120 from Aquaglide and my back does not hurt! just gotta watch out to not rotate my upper body too much

[@jwrhynejr.6689]

Great info! thanks!

[@AsiyasKitchen7]

Nice tips 👍👍

[@PaddleTV]

Thank you 😊

[@SC-gh6gd]

4th Golden Rule. Avoid alligator 🐊 infested waters 😂

[@-wm--]

Alligators are mostly afraid of people. Unless it's a mother with babies or a nest you'll be fine.

[@SC-gh6gd]

@@-wm-- What about crocodiles?

[@-wm--]

@@SC-gh6gd idk, never been kayaking around crocodiles. Although the everglades supposedly has some I've never seen them.

[@SC-gh6gd]

@@-wm-- I guess we got to find out. Any volunteers?

[@matthew8184]

@@SC-gh6gd I will

[@Katwoman4318]

Sit on top kayak! Thanks 😊

[@darkscope2248]

I am a non swimmer can i still go kayaking if i have PDF and know the how to get back in the kayak by paying the professionals for classes mostly want to fish from kayak

[@susancook5282]

What kind of kayak is your sit on top? I'm having a hard time finding the perfect beginner kayak.

[@donthornthatfish2444]

He is in a Jackson kayak, if you want to beginner yak look for demo days or search based on your needs. I started in a wilderness tarpon 120, it is a fast stable boat that has a good seat and open deck. I read and researched before buying mine but didnt demo one but I knew what I was needing in a fishing platform.

[@jeremywelder5383]

Jackson cruise 12’. I have the same kayak and love it. I have the angler edition

[@jadejameson2234]

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[@janehale8374]

@@jadejameson2234 nice!

[@GetOutandKayakMalta]

Thanks for all the tips 💡

[@PaddleTV]

Happy to help!

[@PaddleTV]

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[@TheTopdawg26]

I wanna try kayaking but I can't sit worried about fall any advice

[@milathecat5454]

I have that same paddle

[@tabbykay3188]

What if I'm kayaking in the middle of a Florida swamp full of alligators and my kayak suddenly flips over ?

[@thecoloryellow5014]

pray

[@aligabut]

@@thecoloryellow5014 you better do that

[@victoriasanchez5722]

Then you’re dead meat 🍖

[@asmodeus20]

You're f'd lol

[@pavanpaduchuri3086]

hypnotize alligators😀 it will take you where ever you want

[@candidkent]

Thanks for your teaching

[@asousa247]

Looks like Toby from the Office

[@tymothieburdon6452]

Search this on youtube: DARTH VADER RETIRED PADDLE BOARDING on LA RIVER (Narrated by Jones Earl James) S2E1a River Wild P2

[@jadejameson2234]

@@tymothieburdon6452 good!

[@FishingwithJhoe]

What are those shoes you guys are using?

[@BL4KBE4R]

Vibram five fingers.

[@ericcrossley6961]

Water pooling was the only reason I went with a sit on over a sit in

[@omovidoadiesel]

Supeeerr. This help me a lot. Thanks

[@pmb207able]

Is that seat specific to your sit-on-top, or will it fit others?

[@griddlegary2312]

I’ve got a rather husky carriage and I’m worried teenagers will make fun of me. For the husky lad will it look like I’m sinking?

[@asmodeus20]

Just be sure to get a boat that has the appropriate weight rating, preferably exceeding your own weight by 20-25%

[@JosephMullin]

I have a lower back problem so I cannot twist my torso while paddling so when I paddle it using low angle paddle and my arms. I also only paddle from my toes to my back. The farthest distance I have done with this method is 40 nautical miles. So you are showing a prejudice against those like me.

[@alilamiae1527]

Joseph Mullin

[@jt3512]

Joseph Mullin if you practice the torso rotation it will strengthen your core and back muscles. I have chronic back pain, and in addition to that I had back surgery in 2017.

[@joynthis]

He's a freestyle world champion, but I'm sure he appreciates you straightening him out on technique.

[@pastelhurricane848]

You've adapted with another way to move efficiently, he's just saying the most efficient way for most people

[@flynomo]

CANT GET PAST THE FEET

[@peaches741313]

I like it...

[@asmodeus20]

If there is a more appropriate use for those toe shoes, I don't know what it is. I just wear plain water shoes though.

[@ooramirez]

Hahaha. By the second golden rule he forgot about the first one.

[@rhondabaroli2683]

Enjoy life more and my friend is trying to talk me in to going ! Lol maybe. My other friend went she wears braces on her legs and found a place to go that’s nit deep water. God gave us strength faith and much in life to help us cope. I repeat lol enjoy life nag planting seeds. Jus fir today 🚣🏿🚴‍♂️🎨🎺🌄

[@PaddleTV]

Give kayaking a shot! As long as you're using a beginner friendly kayak (wide and stable), you'll love it.

[@benjaminfallon1072]

Forgot the most important rule...ALWAYS wear a PFD.

[@DIYtryer]

PFD?

[@benjaminfallon1072]

@@DIYtryer- Personal Floatation Device….AKA: life jacket/preserver.

[@ReyBanYAHUAH]

Always remember to repent of your sins (sin is transgression of YAHUAH’S LAW: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy) And Have Belief On YAHUSHA HAMASHYACH. HE Died and Rose three days later so that you can be forgiven of your sins! HE Loves you! Come to HIM!🙂🙂

[@MorskaTV]

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[@olddad67]

lol 😂

[@joelayk854]

I do not obey the second one lol

[@MohamedSaamy83]

Im going to a mangrove

[@JeffreyJeffJeffrey]

You paddle super slow bro

[@gmoutdoorsandmore7731]

Good info, thanks!