Oscar Chalupsky demonstrating surfski paddling drills. #1

[@oliviacimadevilla3013]

Thank you very much for all your videos

[@123helpingyou]

Thank you for how you simplify the process to better understand what we should do and the practice drills to do it.

[@Selkian]

Thanks for keep hammering home the basics of Surfski paddling Oscar. I have been sea kayaking all my life and Surfski paddling for the last 10 years. Forever the student as there is always more to learn. I have had a few out with me that struggle to put it all together. We will spend time drilling aspects of the stoke.

[@tightatours]

You’re a Genius! Improved so much using these tips n techniques 👌👍

[@SpaceSputnik]

I am just a guy to posted a video, if you want to thank Oscar please reach out directly :)

[@HN_DE]

I really was looking for a tutorial like that. Thanks and cheers from Germany

[@garethrutherford]

Thank you for this response. I've always had a bracing confusion with a feathered paddle but percevered because others insisted it was better.. After watching this more than a year ago, I've been using zero feathering and am much improved. I hope Oscar is out of hospital and on the mend..

[@kennybradshaw2122]

Brilliant advice!!!!!

[@123helpingyou]

Yury or anyone else ….. where do you find those surfski stands that you can sit in and practice your drills? Would be great to have in the garage.

[@johnpawlow]

Epic

[@javierrosado4614]

How big is that paddle in cm2?

[@garethrutherford]

Optimum feathering ? Paddle length?

[@petawillingale]

Your feather angle will be personal preference, I paddle with a 45 , some friends with 0 others with 70! Longer the length slower the cadence ! But again that will depend on your body type and fitness ! Only my opinion mind! Hope that helps.

[@Lehmann108]

Oscar recommends 0 feathering so you can equally brace on either side. He also recommends a adjustable length paddle so you can change based upon the conditions and your level of fatigue.

[@garethrutherford]

I've taken this zero feather advice and love it. I was battling with 30degree specially in gale force situations.. Now I'm stable.

[@MrBarefoot09]

With the leg drill , does the recommended technique mean that you use your hamstrings more than your quads ? Thanks

[@SpaceSputnik]

I don't think so, but you are better off asking Oscar. I am just a guy who posted this video.

[@Stewartthorp]

This works well with a greenland paddle in a surfski.

[@arcticwanderer2000]

Can anyone tell me where on your foot you apply pressure when pumping / using leg drive? The leg drive techniques I use in outrigger and dragon boat paddling affect the rudder pedals too much in the surf ski.

[@SpaceSputnik]

You apply pressure through the heels.

[@arcticwanderer2000]

Thanks, is that something Oscar said?

[@SpaceSputnik]

@@arcticwanderer2000 This seems to be the general consensus. I don't remember if Oscar said these exact words though.

[@K2NOPS]

@@arcticwanderer2000 heels. Takes practice but you'll get to the point you never touch the pedals inadvertently.

[@siempreafavor730]

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