Fall Paddling Tips

[@PaddleTV]

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[@isabelledrolet4297]

In the midst of planning 2 trips for next year. I'm even going out to scout one of the rivers tomorrow! Although my paddling season is not quite over yet, I'm already looking forward to next year!

[@robertnissenbaum]

Great tips - for paddling all year. Here in the PNW, even summer trips require emergency kits that include headlamps, spare clothing (at least base layers), and the ability to stay overnight. Weather changes, an injury, etc always means we need to be prepared. We do carry more/warmer clothes in a dry bag. Same with float plans, dressing for a swim, etc.

[@6yjjk]

Drifting down a creek this time last year, enjoying the slow yellow rain of birch leaves... bliss. Need to get out there and do that again.

[@Liquidskys88]

Fall is the best hiking or on the water. I just bought a kayack. Lovin it!

[@Kevin_geekgineering]

I came for padding tip, hooked on for greatest life advice ever at the end. thanks Ken

[@PaddleTV]

Ha! My pleasure.

[@oxfordblaze4392]

Thanks Ken, great reminders. Hope you heal up soon.

[@garrettsmith8286]

I really love this channel. Today I just found a great Fall deal on some cross bars for my SUV so I can mount some kayaks. I haven't paddled since I was a boy scout many many years ago. Did a few lakes and a little white water in CO. It was so much fun and every year goes by without getting back out on the water. I found your videos very helpful and now that I live in the Midwest where there actually is Fall season I can't wait to get a kayak and get out there before winter comes around! Thanks for taking your time to make these videos.

[@PaddleTV]

Great to hear you're able to get back on the water! Have fun shopping for a boat! :)

[@garrettsmith8286]

@@PaddleTV Just came home with an old "Old Town Loon Classic" for $60 bucks. Needs a new seat and some cord and ready to hit the water this weekend!

[@jayburne6825]

Just paddled Killarney.....and tobermory flowerpot island ....

[@jamescampbell1125]

Jaceman, you are really turning out some cinematic masterpieces on the hunt for these "REDS" keep em coming dude !

[@stphns1737]

Excellent tips!! Hope you heal quickly.

[@slighwentwalking2025]

Thanks Ken...you always have useful information to share. Here in Florida this is my favorite time to paddle...minus the hurricanes 🤔

[@PaddleTV]

Hope you weathered Helene ok!

[@slighwentwalking2025]

@@PaddleTV I never even lost power..10 minutes from me trees down all over the place.

[@billpitkin3259]

Good advice, thank you.

[@Paddleclips]

Take it easy Ken, you will be back on the water main thing is to heal. I told you about my situation that happened to me last May. Just am finishing my first kayak trip since I hurt myself now and still hurt a bit. 6:07

[@GoDsCoDa]

Thank you sir!

[@PaddleTV]

Cheers!

[@kattotonic3143]

I need to plan mine trips. For the last two summers now my Isle Switch has sat in it's box. Seems like one day it's June 1st and the next day is Sept 1! Good advice, I think not planning a trip has been a big part of the issue. Thank you!

[@RobertaOrchid1]

Thanks for the tips! Hope your shoulder is on the mend ok. Mine is in progress, so tempting on these beautiful days to get in a short paddle…. But I know better than to set myself back.

[@PaddleTV]

SO Tempting…. :)

[@elenazanchetta5963]

Thanks for this much needed advices!

[@Popsimath]

I dropped some big coin on NRS gear this year. I think that's the shirt I bought and I loved it. I didn't need all of the gear but was glad I had it. We did a great September camping kayak trip and hope to do it again next year with more people and double the wimpy mileage. Already got some new gear for next year planned.

[@PaddleTV]

Ha! New gear is fun :)

[@timrodriguez1]

You gonna pedal instead of paddle?

[@PaddleTV]

Probably not, because I’m really worried about hurting myself even more with everything else involved with pedaling- getting to the water, getting in and out, transporting the boat…. I just can’t afford a set back. I’m going to keep hiking to stay safe. :)

[@cpfpv6410]

Ken, I wish you would review some pedal drive stuff while you rehab your shoulder. I actually contacted H2 Pro Ped about their universal pedal drive kit on on your behalf. I hope they will send you one for review!!

[@dustikov]

Dankeschön!

[@THE-RIVER-RAT]

Great video Ken. I spent 18 months planning my Scotland kayak camping trip, and from the minute I hit Scotland everything went wrong. No more planning for me, from now on I just pack my bags and the kayak can go in search of water. Still looks like some other Ken with all the bugs about.

[@PaddleTV]

:). That works too. Sounds like you don’t need to commit early to ensure you make it happen. :)

[@THE-RIVER-RAT]

@@PaddleTV Just a bad experience, but you're right better to have a plan

[@iviewthetube]

It is much more comfortable wearing a drysuit in this cooler weather; whereas, on a hot day you'll cook in it.

[@Simon_W74]

I love paddling in the dark on the river. Just going by the ambient light when there is any, i.e. light pollution. Very rarely ever use a head torch. Clear moon light nights are the best.

[@amryamaha]

Man, watching this I was afraid you were going to inhale a fly. Hope the shoulder heals soon

[@PaddleTV]

Ha! I did! :). I’ll be doing a shoulder update in a week. It’s… well, at least it’s still attached to me. That’s something, I guess. :)