Now here is a skill that could be considered even more useful that a good roll. I mean think about it - if you screw up a roll you swim, if you screw up getting changed at the put-in you could get arrested. Just ask Corran Addison about that....
There is alot more to running big drops the tuck, huck and hope. We get world class (and world record holder) Tyler Bradt to let us in on some of the finer details of running big drops. Even if you never plan on running 100 footers Tyler shares some great insight on the process involved in running these massive waterfalls.
Read more: Tyler Bradt tells us his secrets to running BIG DROPS!
I had to dig waaay back in the archives for this one but I'm glad I did because I see less and less people every year doing these and that's really too bad! Stern squirts are a great way to learn and understand edging, timing, balance and boat control, they usually end up with you practicing lots of rolls, and are just plain fun! You can do these in a pool, on flatwater, or just about any rapid that's deep enough to not hit your stern on the bottom. Give this a read and go out and try some!
Read more: Get Vertical - Spice up your Pool Session or Run down the River
Snow. I'm not sure if there is a more hurtful word to kayakers than snow. While some boaters pack away the paddling gear and pull out the skis, others spend there life savings and head south. Then there is a third category - the ones who go out and actually kayak in the snow. I suppose this article is really for all three types. The skiers can shake there heads, the travellers can point and laugh, and the others can go out an build this awesome snow ramp!
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