1 paddle strokes
1.1 ready position
1.2 forward stroke
1.3 stroke
1.4 low brace
1.5 high brace
1.6 forward sweep
1.7 sweep
1.8 duffek/bow rudder
paddle strokes
a variety of different paddle strokes used guide, propel , turn boat in various ways. strokes used in combinations perform maneuvers such s-turn.
ready position
kayaking, in whitewater having paddle in water, holding paddle best learned in air. hold paddle should try make box arms , paddle, shaped 90 degree angles @ elbows , wrists. blades on paddle need equidistant each hand, , power face of blade, or scoop, should facing stern. position ensures hands in correct location on shaft.
forward stroke
the forward stroke intuitive paddle stroke in kayaking although proper technique important master. forward stroke paddler holds paddle vertically, 1 hand close face, , other hand outstretched outside of knee. paddle enters water near toes of paddler, , paddle pushed out upper hand , pulled in lower hand, keeping paddle vertical. incorporate more arms , upper back, paddlers should twist torsos reach , twist while pulling maximize reach , power. blade should leave water paddlers hips, , low hand comes face, face hand reaching out outside knee on side in order initiate next stroke.
back stroke
the stroke forward stroke backwards, although shorter , paddler may need time peeks @ destination during stroke ensure tracking.
low brace
this important stroke learn paddlers move flat-water whitewater, flip prevention stroke. low brace manipulation of ready position in kayaking. box commented on above, paddler rotates elbows power face faces sky. brace paddler takes box , moves out side falling on on. keeping elbows high can slap outstretched blade down on water , push down , slide towards boat redistribute weight on of boat, stopping flipping over.
high brace
if paddler on way flipping on may use high brace right themselves. dropping elbows , reaching necessary blade surface on side flipping on paddler can use power face pull down on while doing side crunch redistribute weight on boat. should noted high brace same technique c c roll when paddler closer being upside down.
forward sweep
in order turn paddler needs master forward sweep. in paddling momentum paddlers best tool successful advancement, , ruddering or sweeps way of turning, results in decreased momentum , higher chance of getting flipped or caught in hole or wave. forward sweep right paddler need bring left blade toes in forward stroke although time drop right hand face, biceps, making paddle more horizontal. move blade in semi circle around boat finishing @ stern.
back sweep
the sweep forward sweep in reverse, move blade stern bow in semi circle. matching forward sweeps , sweeps fastest way turn boat if needed.
duffek/bow rudder
when paddling downstream paddlers can use advanced paddle strokes along differing currents turn boat, 1 of these strokes duffek. in river current moves downstream, behind rocks or on shore water may still or move upstream. when paddler moves 1 of these currents other can use duffek stroke turn boat direction of current. visual representation of duffek in real life thinking running down sidewalk, grasping pole on sidewalk , swinging around legs outstretched end running in other direction, momentum intact. in kayak can achieved putting vertical paddle blade in opposing current when crossing 1 current another. hardest part of duffek keeping paddle vertical right knee, , keeping power face facing perpendicular current grabbing. in other words, scoop of blade needs facing current coming from. tricky because turn blade turn unless twist wrists keep static. if done correctly paddlers can enter , exit opposing currents 1 duffek can turned powerful forward stroke upon completion.
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