How to paddle: kayak technique

[@Iaapwm]

Brilliant and the best,,, "8 minutes and 44 seconds" presentation I have ever seen. Thank you Michele,, your video answered a lot of questions,,,, well done,,,, from Lismore NSW Australia.

[@danielripplinger5013]

His technique is perfect. I'm a total beginner and I applied it and it worked very well right from the start. On my second ever kajak tour I paddled quite fast for 8 hours straight about 55 kilometers a slow river and I had no fatigue during the tour and no muscle pain the day after. This technique ist that efficient. It really comes all from the torso rotation.

[@micheleramazza]

happy you liked

[@sergiosanchez4433]

Awesome video! The images showing the angles really illustrated what looks right and what looks wrong.

[@debbieklecan9485]

great video. thanks for taking the time to make and share!!! As a victim of a car accident with two hip replacements, this video has helped me to not only learn but to adapt to my upper body. I need lean back because of them....luckily I am a swimmer and spent much time in a wheelchair and have upper body strength. It is easier to learn properly, understand the theory behind the paddling then adapt, than try to start from new.

[@windbreaker57]

Great detailed paddling instructional video. I learned a lot. I'm gonna enjoy my next kayaking experience a lot more.

[@sevans2855]

Fantastic informative video! I appreciate the angles of the camera. Also, I appreciate the way you show both the correct and incorrect movements.

[@SuzetteRangelistrickmonet]

Thank you Michele. This explanation and overhead views are excellent. We are beginners and will continue to study and practice the basic techniques here in Washington, US.

[@MegaTubert]

Also here in Dorsten, GER ;-)

[@calvinkok3318]

At first I thought, "almost 9 minutes just on how to paddle!?" But this is an excellent video that deals with several issues no other kayaking paddle video I've seen discusses. Thank you!

[@lumiketonen9019]

Best instructions ever, thank you so much.Great video!

[@tonybrown9779]

Very helpful. First time I've seen an overhead and it makes it very clear: rotation with the paddle shaft and chest parallel. Also, how the grip and hands work and common error to have left hand fixed and not left shaft turn in left hand. Very well explained

[@chrisboyne5791]

thanks, really clear explanations and demonstrations. I will use this to work on my paddling, thanks again!

[@matekapic8171]

Apsolutly great vid... Dosen't matter if you are pro, or beginer... I realy enjoyed it...

[@garrettvantassel3459]

Great lesson Very Helpful for a new flat water kayaker. Thanks for the lesson.

[@dyrvar]

Great video, very explained visually and verbally. Thank you for sharing!

[@champdactions5611]

Super video !!! Merci beaucoup. ça fait longtemps que je cherchais quelque chose d'aussi clair ! Merci.

[@monkeytheo]

I don't even own a kayak yet but I'm sure this video will help me a lot if I call one my own the next month. Thanks!

[@JuanCarlos-vc7wq]

It was very clear and very useful. Thanks a lot for so well done video!

[@eeeckful]

Wow, great tutorial and super valuable! Thank you so much for the effort! Watching it once I already had two Aha-moments on how to improve and I am sure I‘ll come back to the video often and pick up even more. 😍

[@vanedenj]

Great tutorial. Thanks for posting!

[@karzem1]

That was very instructive video to a newbie like me 👍

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

Thank you Michael this was a very informative video I'm looking forward to adding a more fluid technique to my leisurely kayaking thank you, joe Daniels

[@90222tino]

Thanks a lot for your help! You did a great job!!!

[@Alexmcgruer3]

This is a great video. I would have posted it to our club FB page and web site but the lack of a PFD (BA) or life vest during part of it won't allow me to do that . I am sure it is for clarity of instruction and demonstration but we are a little obsessive about this. I see elbow pads and a helmet on the white water so I know you are part of the safety culture. Great video!

[@micheleramazza]

Yes, The PDF is not used only for demostration reason. It's much easier to understand body movement and torsion. Feel free to publush on your facebook page.

[@jack360614]

Great tutorial video!

[@gordonflame9754]

Thanks for the good tips. Very good explanation.

[@lovinlife4ever]

I never thought about keeping the paddle shaft aligned with the torso....makes sense. I always teach by saying keep your arms straight but I think keeping your torso parallel to the shaft is easier for people to think about on the water.

[@micheleramazza]

that's the key concept in every kayaking movement

[@lovinlife4ever]

+Michele Ramazza True, staying in the box. I see a lot of beginners with arms way too far above their heads...hurts my shoulders watching it!!

[@lov2playtn]

Thanks for the lesson!

[@juttaweiss9560]

einfach KLASSE !! Danke dafür!

[@golf3898]

I learnt some stuff there 👍

[@ml511ie]

Nice comprehensive explanation. I suppose all these presented in your video are applicable for a zero angle feathered paddle as well. The only difference would be that there is no dedicated control hand, so the shaft rotates in both hands. Right?

[@jaroslavtomsa3057]

Thanks for this video. It help to me.

[@marinejoke]

great video

[@johncarpenter8553]

Cool ima jump in my kayak right now

[@harir6908]

wow- excellent

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

Thank you thin

[@sodiumlights]

good video but I wished it was a vertical view so save neck ache x

[@konstantinvekser1132]

I would very appreciate it for your answer on the following question. I see at 2:02 in this video the straight shaft. But there is bent shaft. Is it good idea to use bent shaft ? What do you think about bent shaft ?

[@micheleramazza]

Konstantin vekser bent shafts helps a bit if you are not able to keep your wrist straight and let the hand open a bit. it's not the evil, but I personally don't like it much. I think straight is more performing. so if you can learn correctly with the straight shaft I think it's better

[@konstantinvekser1132]

Thanks a lot !

[@ralfbender1728]

That is what kayak school are missing today. Nobody wants or knows who to teach the important details

[@micheleramazza]

I'm glad you liked my way to explain kayaking. Check all the other articles on www.micheleramazza.com/en/technique

[@smithrudy8780]

Thanks for the video - It would not be the same w/o the Fried Chicken strapped to the floor 0:40 :-)

[@micheleramazza]

That was my old sponge :-))

[@smithrudy8780]

@@micheleramazza HI Michele- Just making some light hearten fun - thanks for the videos - Stay well.

[@danbreault]

Great movie. What i need to know without the babble. Author: are you in America?

[@micheleramazza]

WillyNilly I live in Italy. I work in the summer in France and Alps as a kayak teacher.

[@dennisfossey4312]

***** how bout ocean surfski paddle technique?

[@d1427]

yes, i was too looking for that too. The video tutorials on youtube are pretty much for flat water k1 paddling. From watching others and experiencing myself i find the sea kayak paddling more efficient and less demanding, i.e. medium to low stroke [pushing hand height] and increased torso rotation, on relative calm waters and for long distance paddling. Then there are times when arm/shoulder power is required for short bursts to catch a wave or to maintain balance [there's less to no rotation in those instances].

[@micheleramazza]

daisilui , when more control is required do not put too much torso rotation is ok. As I said you can decide how much power demand from torso and how much from arms. You will figure it out by yourself if you can style both movement

[@claytonbigsby9875]

The accent and the Euro-weird Adidas branding logo was killing me and I was going to shut it down.. I'm glad I didn't - great and informative video.