Paddling Technique

This is a video was made for beginner/intermediate racers but is also good for experienced racers. This is a topic that you could probably spend a couple of hours on because there are a lot of differing opinions when it comes to proper technique so this is just my personal thoughts on the topic.
I discuss paddling technique for the marathon canoe racer. This is a compilation of things I have learned over the years and have taken from more impressive paddlers than myself including but not limited to Rebecca Davis, Mike Fries, Chris Proulx, and the Schlimmers to name a few.
I apologize for the sometimes choppy video. This has been my first video in some time and my presentation is not quite there.

[@gregwebster8784]

What you're saying is almost exactly what the outrigger community is teaching now with a little variation on the exit. I wasn't paddling for years, but now I'm back I've been stealing all the traditional and C1 info I can find. Great video dude!

[@tomforbes3284]

I really needed that break down of body parts. Thank you!

[@kevintolson]

Thanks for watching!

[@calvinlai4542]

killing it Kevin! good luck tihs season. More training videos please

[@BackcountryProfessor]

Revisiting with our newest racer in the family team.

[@unclejohnthezef]

kevin, can you please do a short 2-3 minutes of just you paddling on the concept 2? There's no actual paddling in this great instructional video and it would be great to see the whole thing: power, reset, switch sides, etc all together: please?

[@kevintolson]

I will try to put a 2-3 min video of my current technique on the water here in the next month or so now that racing season is over.

[@squeaks828282]

Thanks for the video Kevin. If you had a few drills to share, it could make a really helpful follow up video! I'm new to the sport and often find it tough to know if I'm getting it right when I'm on the water by myself.

[@kevintolson]

will do. Now that we are back on the water I will start working on this. Welcome to the sport. If your at a race make sure to say HI!

[@hope4surf]

Good stuff! Mahalo from Hawaii!

[@unclejohnthezef]

Thank you!