How to Kayak - Edge Control

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Күн бұрын

Several viewers have requested an unedited/raw video concept to some the the trips and training that we do on occasion. So come along for an inside look at a training day we had with Squirrel and some other friends. If you are just learning to kayak, perhaps this video may be of some use to you. This video is an informal look at a day on the water dedicated to improving some of Squirrel's (and all of our) kayaking skills. If you are looking for formal kayak instruction, there are many options out there to include ACE Kayaking School, H2O Dreams, ERA, NOC, USNWC and more. But if those options are not yet available to you, perhaps there may be some skills and techniques covered in this video that can help in the meantime...Enjoy!
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@bushpilot-bm3kf 3 жыл бұрын

62 he young man, wants to apply for a Pete river kings scholarship! Have 2old 8.5ft creek boats,old Werner Sherpa paddle, and helmet. Been doing 1 to 1.5 class in my back yard. One day like that would be big deal. In ky 3 miles from tenn. This video was enormously helpful. Your demeanor makes u an excellent teacher. Thanks for the video's Mr. Pete.

@RiverKingsKayak 3 жыл бұрын

Right on bushpilot! Apparently, everyone that I have ever instructed was on the River Kings Scholarship! LOL. I know the next few months is slammed and then getting cold. Remind me again in the spring and lets try to make that happen!

@sydneym.778 Жыл бұрын

Dear River Kings, I am loving your videos. I am turning 65 this year and I am looking for a sport that can make me feel alive again. Your videos have inspired me to learn how to whitewater kayak. Even though I live in a state with lots of rivers I am unable to find the proper training. I live on the west coast and I was wondering if you offer an intensive week long training session? I want to learn from A to Z starting from beginner. I don't mind if you document my progress on KZbin. I am an avid hiker and swimmer and I am not afraid of a challenge if performed in the right circumstances with step by step training and the proper safety procedures in place which I have witnessed in your videos. I would love to hear if you offer such a class? By the way, I love your laugh and your sense of humor. It cheers me up every day. Thank you 😊.

@RiverKingsKayak Жыл бұрын

Right on Sydney! I do not offer any formal instruction, but there are several options for just that here in NC. ACE Kayaking School, H2O Dreams and perhaps the best for what you have described is the NOC Kayaking School on the Nantahala. I believe they have just the program you are looking for along with housing and other accommodations...Hope that helps and thanks for the encouragement!

@sydneym.778 Жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak Thanks for letting me know River Kings. If I can't learn from you in person I'll probably just stay out on the west coast and try to take some classes out here to save some money on travel etc. Thanks for all of the great videos. I am learning a lot from them.

@sydneym.778 Жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak Thank you for your suggestions. Even though I will have to incur travel expenses and lodging it might be worth it to come out there. Thanks again RiverKings.

@colbybeam 9 ай бұрын

Man, I wish you were closer haha. Love to meet, I'm just getting into kayak and loving the videos. Lots of learning to do, I'm aware but excited about that part. I'm in the RDU area.

@RiverKingsKayak 9 ай бұрын

right on Colby! There is a pool roll session or two over in the RDU area through the winter. It is a great place to work on skills and meet some fine folks from the Carolina Canoe Club.

@dg1019 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you have done a WW outfitting vid but I would love to see one.

@RiverKingsKayak 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea D G!

@yakob.simpson 3 жыл бұрын

Wade Harrison Has done serval and they all are great

@RiverKingsKayak 3 жыл бұрын

@@yakob.simpson this...

@timmcdaniels7083 3 жыл бұрын

Love the format and banter between everyone.

@RiverKingsKayak 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim!

@CopperTOPDave 3 жыл бұрын

@49:45 - guy struggling to roll in the rapid right by Pete... Pete just sitting there doing a stern squirt. LMAO!!!

@RiverKingsKayak 3 жыл бұрын

LOL! I saw that during the editing! LOL. That was Evan...I dont have to worry too much about him anymore anyway. He rolled up eventually!

@CopperTOPDave 3 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak oh I’m sure he was fine. Just thought it was a funny scene given how normally you’re looking out for others. Just stalling the stern that time. 🤣

@mikeemmons4062 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! You should definitely put the occasional video with this format into the mix.

@RiverKingsKayak 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking I will do that from time to time. Thanks Mike!

@darksidecarnival5385 2 жыл бұрын

I've just started to learn to surf. The timing of this video is awesome. I'm watching it over and over....Thanks for putting out such excellent content!!!

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks DSC!

@grantwooldridge4807 Жыл бұрын

thanks for your videos. I have been devouring them for the last 2 weeks... as i thought i was a decent kayaker, until i went to a rapid course that i have done before, but this time with twice as much water... i had to quickly deal with holes, swimming & snags, in my sit on top kayak... and realised i didn't have the skills required for proper white water after all... when the water was lower, i taught someone else just from my instincts, which was to decide your course and then be aggressive... but when the water was higher and the holes appeared, i lost my nerve once and stopped paddling, held on, went in... and then swam down and over the next rapids... oh, and after standing up for a while.... so anyway, thanks. I going to get a proper kayak, and get back on the horse (-: (the rapids went from class 2 to class 3 with the rain we had, class 2 was cruising, class 3 was actually dangerous given my lack of knowledge, and swimming into the snags...)

@RiverKingsKayak Жыл бұрын

yes, having the proper gear, training and skills are a must for actual whitewater! I would encourage you to seek out a group in your area that can get you up to speed and fast track the progress. A river becomes a jungle gym of fun to a prepared boater! Where do you live?

@Zena__ 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive instructional video. Your words really help break down what you/ they are doing. You keep it fun. Thank u.

@RiverKingsKayak 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Captains Spitfire!

@rickdennis605 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I really enjoyed this format

@RiverKingsKayak 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick!

@WVWes 3 жыл бұрын

Yea just what I needed! thanks Pete! Squirrel did well!

@RiverKingsKayak 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! He made a lot of improvement!

@MikeKing 3 жыл бұрын

great video and tons to learn from, much appreciated.

@RiverKingsKayak 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

@alexcoates9095 3 жыл бұрын

Love it man. Keep up the videos love to see em.

@RiverKingsKayak 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex! Will do!

@loicdallaire1714 3 жыл бұрын

been wanting to get into whitewatwr kayaking for a couple years now (Im 18) and I find your videos beautiful and inspiring. Might try to get some classes or something next summer because I don't know the best way to start/learn. Anyways keep up this amazing content!

@RiverKingsKayak 3 жыл бұрын

Right on LD! Go for it! Thanks!