How To Kayak // Keys to Improvement

Do you feel stuck in a rut in your kayaking progression? Here are 3 sure ways to improve your kayaking. Come along as the crew sets out for a day of fun on the Haw River. We end up getting into our usual hijinks and progression ensues.
for formal kayak instruction...
Ace Kayaking School - shorturl.at/bcmxG
H2O Dreams - www.h2odreams.com/?v=2e5df5aa...
Send School / Boyd Ruppelt - / boyd.ruppelt.jr
Nantahala Outdoor Center - noc.com/?s=kayak+school
Carry a safety whistle! - amzn.to/4cv74hI
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[@cheryzheng]

Using cross current momentum is a fine art in itself

[@RiverKingsKayak]

For sure Chery!

[@bluesideup007]

Paddling as a metaphor for life!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Yes! that happens a lot!!

[@CleanLineKayaking]

Good advice in this one. Thanks for the shout out and support Pete! I'll see you on the river🤙

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Boyd! Folks need to go to Send School!

[@absoluteelectricandmainten7432]

I took lessons from both H2O Dreams, and Ace Kayak School. They both got me learning new things and moving forward in the sport.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on AEM!

[@CryptoSurfer]

Arnoldo taught me to sit and balance on an inflatable exercise ball with feet off the ground. This is super helpful in maintaining balance on the water.

[@cheryzheng]

If u have a long boat, u can also paddle sitting on the compartment behind the seat.

[@WhitewaterOutdoors]

Great idea!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on!

[@robertuffman3041]

i learned a hard lesson yesterday. lol i was dumped twice and had to stop and dump my yak 6 times in a 5 mile run. i have a Jackson Tripper and run into 2 class 2 and some rough 1s. but the last 10 miles was fast and a good time. on the Elkhorn Creek KY. from the forks to the 2nd boat ramp at Still water camp ground.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I hear ya Robert! Those make the best stories later!

[@WhitewaterOutdoors]

Can’t wait to get on the water this spring! 💪🏻

[@RiverKingsKayak]

For sure WWBBQ!

[@troybennington3479]

As usual great advice. Less with more…. Oh wait! Power ferries are the best!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL! And yes! Thanks Troy!

[@gadgetman_nz4092]

Summers gone and I barely got on the water, winter is coming on where I can go ham on the paddles. Come spring when the fitness and basic skills are up I'll sign up for a whitewater kayaking course. Don't think I'll find that "you already know you messed up" laugh of yours though.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL! Thanks gadget man!

[@punkrockkayaker]

Haven't been able to paddle for a few months. This one made me go paddle today. Damn it's been too long. Great video!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Got to get out there punkrockkayaker!

[@DenverTide]

Hey Pete. Great content, man! Doesn't P5 have an Antix 2.0? I have a size small and I am looking for air bags. I have been told the Jackson Creek float is too big and their Fun Float is too small. I'm wondering if people are having success with another brand of bags fitting in it. I am looking to get on some creeks this summer.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Yes, he has an antix 2.0. For the longest time I just had the bag from my old Jackson Rocker in there and it did fantastic. Currently I think there are a couple small stern bags in there.

[@jam7547]

I use NOC

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on jam!

[@jam7547]

@@RiverKingsKayak after about 19 months off water causes of surgeries. my first paddle stroke will be this Friday with a NOC instructor with me

[@AdventureswithPatrick]

Hello River Kings, do you have a recommendation for a kayak that is suitable for a larger person? Maybe in the $1000 range. I’m 6’2” 350 pounds. I would like to start kayaking for exercise. I have osteoarthritis in both knees and need to loose weight before replacements are an option. Would you recommend sit-in or sit-on top? I used to recreationally kayak quite a bit but have not in many years. I put the weight on about four years ago after retiring from LE and have been basically just piddling around the house since then. I live close to the Catawba River and am grateful for the video you did. Thank You!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

A good sit on top would be more comfortable and easier to enter and exit...but they are heavier and come with reduced performance comparatively. I recommend demoing a few to see what works for you...

[@AdventureswithPatrick]

@@RiverKingsKayak There’s a new kayak shop (Waterways Paddlesports) in Old Fort, NC. Going to drive over today. They sell FeelFree kayaks. Thanks for the advice!