Kayak How To: Freestyle Fundamentals

[@richardpowell1389]

This might be the best kayak instruction vid on youtube.

[@paxtonsnjones27]

I am more of a class 4 boater but I have done a fair share of 5- and got lunched by one 5. I have little interest in play boating but discovering this video has opened my eyes up to fantastic practice tips for river running. I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video. It was excellent of you to put in such a big effort. May your days be plentiful with high water, big holes, and sunny days.

[@fletcherbrodie3955]

Instablaster...

[@SethMcClaine]

Great Break down, both visually and auditorily! would love to see more from you guys!

[@RichardBronosky]

This video is awesome! I'm buying my first kayak (a playboat) and taking a class (recreational kayaking) this weekend. I have been trying to assemble a list of things to practice in my pool or on a still water creek near my home. This is perfect. Everything in one place. I could stay occupied with this for weeks. Thank you!

[@PeterSwanzND]

This is the perfect video with ideas I can practice on a flat water pond in order to be ready to apply on whitewater! Thanks so much!

[@xlr8r17]

Thanks for making this video available. It has been a huge help in learning to playboat.

[@Luke__Whelan]

Always come back to this video. Great tool for instructors too, I find it can be hard to teach freestyle step by step but this is a great help

[@whitewaterdreams]

You'll be happy to know we will be revamping this video and adding two additional videos to make a paddling warmup series this year :)

[@stbny4444]

I love these videos. They are more detailed than EJ's vids.

[@shunhome]

Nice warmup set. Rockabuy is called double pump usually.

[@datapro007]

He says that in the video.

[@whitewaterdreams]

Hey Paul, I am about your weight but a bit taller and I paddle the 48X most often, although I do find that the 56X goes way bigger. However, do to an injury last year, I wanted to go a bit easier on my body this year. The 48X still goes huge for me and it is way easier to throw around, balance is your trade off though. I would recommend demo'ing both if you have the chance. Overall the Project X is a great freestyle boat and is highly recommended by lots of folks.

[@toddmphoto]

That was awesome !! Thanks !! Hoping to get into kayaking late in life .

[@steffanmh]

Very nicely put together. How about some more? Like how to blunt and spin on a wave?

[@whitewaterdreams]

we are currently in production on several new video shorts as well as a full length feature. takes time and money!

[@whitewaterdreams]

Hi Paul, I think the Project X is a great boat for those trying to get into freestyle, however if you mean a boat to get started in kayaking, check out river runners such as the Wave Sport Diesel, Dagger Mamba, Pyranha Burn or Jackson Zen... I highly recommend Wave Sport's outfitting, it's what sold me on Wave Sport to begin with.

[@datapro007]

This video is on freestyle.

[@WordsOfSorrow09]

great warmup!

[@alaincastrotolosa]

What model of wave sport is it?

[@hrevol8272]

Maybe a random question for this video, but are those glasses or goggles? and do they stay on well? I'm looking for an alternative to wearing contacts because I don't trust them staying in through rough water and any goggles ive found have been really uncomfortable.

[@Brolicpolitics]

hey I wanna get into this im a huge sprint kayaker. Are there any place that would help a paraplegic learn this.. It would take me a bit to get some of this stuff down but I cou,ld totally do tbis stuff

[@datapro007]

Great video - very helpful.

[@whitewaterdreams]

sure is, Sam Fulbright is the gent you are referring to, we produce many videos together, some humorous ;) Chris Wing

[@johnhart5478]

I love the video. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@TheP4U111]

What's the make name of the Kayak you lads are using?

[@whitewaterdreams]

Wave Sport Project X and Blissstick Specialist

[@TheP4U111]

@@whitewaterdreams Thanks for the reply. Are they similar to the Pyranha Jed?

[@whitewaterdreams]

@@TheP4U111 it could be said the Project X was the prototype to the Jed, as it preluded it and was designed by the same person, Robert Peerson. I think the Jed is the best spud boat on the market (for me). The size is right and it does everything I want it to.

[@TheP4U111]

@@whitewaterdreams Oh brilliant! I've just ordered a Jed to play around with, (first ever Kayak). Are they also somewhat okay for touring rivers and lakes?

[@whitewaterdreams]

@@TheP4U111 not really at all no. Check out our playboater troubleshooter playlist to see what boats like the Jed do.

[@StephenKerrIam]

Brilliant, thx guys

[@MrNoyce1]

Who else noticed that his kayak changed from a wave spory to a blisstick!!!!!

[@tobiascoates9727]

they were two different people...

[@thomaskayaks8393]

Anyone has experience with a blisstick I've found for £150 online ;))?

[@waynesthepain1]

nice one lads, good vid thanks

[@pijadulce1234]

Goooooooood!!!!!

[@edwardjean-baptiste1838]

Good

[@hrevol8272]

alright, thanks.

[@stepanhalik2215]

Pouzivejte jackson kajaky

[@w3llplayedMTL]

i had no idea what freestyle kayaking was and all i can say is " holy shit wut "

[@whitewaterdreams]

Just plain old geeky glasses, with a geek strap. I got sick of using contacts and having them shift around.

[@MasterChronometer]

isnt that guy from shit kayakers say?