How To Get the Most From Your Forward Stroke - Kayak Technique

A proper forward stroke lets you paddle the most efficiently and gives your strokes the most power. This episode of Paddling TV looks at how to perform the ideal forward kayak stroke. Check out the latest kayaks at http://www.neckykayaks.com LEARN Check out all our Paddling TV YouTube channels: Kayak Fishing Tales http://www.youtube.com/user/KayakFishingTales Kayak Bass Fishing http://www.youtube.com/user/KayakBassinTV Stand Up Paddling http://www.youtube.com/user/StandUpPaddlingTV Whitewater Kayaking http://www.youtube.com/user/WhitewaterPaddlingTV Canoeing http://www.youtube.com/user/CanoeingTV Recreational Paddling http://www.youtube.com/user/PaddleTV Sea Kayaking http://www.youtube.com/user/SeaKayakingTV SHOP Need a boat? Shop the world's largest selection of canoes and kayaks at Appomattox River Company. Appomattox has served paddlers since 1977, and their staff of experts are serious paddlers, knowledgeable in all disciplines of paddlesports. Call them at 800 442 4837, or visit their website http://www.paddleva.com CLOTHING For 25 years ExOfficio has built top quality clothing that not only looks great, but that performs exceptionally well. ExOfficio clothing is simply made to adventure, and ExOfficio's Amphi line of clothing is ideal for paddling and other outdoor adventures. Check them out at http://www.exofficio.com STORAGE RACKS Even if you're on the water 2-hours every day, your boat will be in storage 90% of the time, and improperly stored boats are easily damaged. For the ultimate storage solution, check out Suspenz's indoor and outdoor storage racks for kayaks, canoes, SUPs and more. Visit the Suspenz website for more information http://wwwsuspenzkayakstorage.com KAYAKS For 30 years Necky and Old Town have designed world class kayaks with an approach that is streamlined, elegant, and purpose-built. Both Necky and Old Town are innovators in paddlesport designs who have played a large role in advancing the sport of kayaking. See their amazing boats at http://www.neckykayaks.com and http://www.oldtowncanoe.com PADDLES Notice how nearly every pro on Paddling TV uses an AquaBound paddle? There's a good reason for this. Aqua-Bound manufacturers some of the best paddles on the market, and they won't break your bank account. Having used them for 14 years we're happy to give them our stamp of approval. See their full line-up at http://www.aquabound.com PRODUCED BY Episode is produced by The Heliconia Press, an award winning TV, digital video, and DVD production company that specializes in outdoor pursuits. Visit http://www.helipress.com to find us online.

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A proper forward stroke lets you paddle the most efficiently and gives your strokes the most power. This episode of Paddling TV looks at how to perform the ideal forward kayak stroke. Check out the latest kayaks at http://www.neckykayaks.com LEARN Check out all our Paddling TV YouTube channels: Kayak Fishing Tales http://www.youtube.com/user/KayakFishingTales Kayak Bass Fishing http://www.youtube.com/user/KayakBassinTV Stand Up Paddling http://www.youtube.com/user/StandUpPaddlingTV Whitewater Kayaking http://www.youtube.com/user/WhitewaterPaddlingTV Canoeing http://www.youtube.com/user/CanoeingTV Recreational Paddling http://www.youtube.com/user/PaddleTV Sea Kayaking http://www.youtube.com/user/SeaKayakingTV SHOP Need a boat? Shop the world's largest selection of canoes and kayaks at Appomattox River Company. Appomattox has served paddlers since 1977, and their staff of experts are serious paddlers, knowledgeable in all disciplines of paddlesports. Call them at 800 442 4837, or visit their website http://www.paddleva.com CLOTHING For 25 years ExOfficio has built top quality clothing that not only looks great, but that performs exceptionally well. ExOfficio clothing is simply made to adventure, and ExOfficio's Amphi line of clothing is ideal for paddling and other outdoor adventures. Check them out at http://www.exofficio.com STORAGE RACKS Even if you're on the water 2-hours every day, your boat will be in storage 90% of the time, and improperly stored boats are easily damaged. For the ultimate storage solution, check out Suspenz's indoor and outdoor storage racks for kayaks, canoes, SUPs and more. Visit the Suspenz website for more information http://wwwsuspenzkayakstorage.com KAYAKS For 30 years Necky and Old Town have designed world class kayaks with an approach that is streamlined, elegant, and purpose-built. Both Necky and Old Town are innovators in paddlesport designs who have played a large role in advancing the sport of kayaking. See their amazing boats at http://www.neckykayaks.com and http://www.oldtowncanoe.com PADDLES Notice how nearly every pro on Paddling TV uses an AquaBound paddle? There's a good reason for this. Aqua-Bound manufacturers some of the best paddles on the market, and they won't break your bank account. Having used them for 14 years we're happy to give them our stamp of approval. See their full line-up at http://www.aquabound.com PRODUCED BY Episode is produced by The Heliconia Press, an award winning TV, digital video, and DVD production company that specializes in outdoor pursuits. Visit http://www.helipress.com to find us online.

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Wes Garven
Wes Garven - 5 years ago
I noticed that you get almost no paddle drip inside your kayak, even in a sit-on-top. How do you do that?
Nesspie31
Nesspie31 - 5 years ago
Great Video! how do you keep from getting soaked! i get drenched when i paddle.
Flguy34698
Flguy34698 - 6 years ago
Great video. I have been kayaking for years and I still got some good information how to improve my foward stroke. Keep the videos coming
AleaderWaterShoes
AleaderWaterShoes - 7 years ago
Great tips!!
chas5131
chas5131 - 8 years ago
Rotation. So many other videos neglect it.
YouFlirt Women's Self-Improvement Products
YouFlirt Women's Self-Improvement Products - 9 years ago
Great kayak stroke technique. Ladies learn how to do it. Go out and have fun on the water.
Patrick Mooney
Patrick Mooney - 9 years ago
great video, lots of good info and the camera angle captured the techniques you are describing.  Watch then paddle, repeat as necessary - enjoy
RustuPai
RustuPai - 11 years ago
Great tips!!
littlerubberninja
littlerubberninja - 12 years ago
Very good video to improve the average paddler's forward stroke, but I disagree that a high angle stroke is more tiring. Perhaps to start with, learning to keep your arms high is more tiring, but if that were the general case you wouldn't see marathon or surfski racers using a high angle stroke. It is certainly worth the effort to get over the initial discomfort and learning to keep the arms high if you want the most efficient stroke possible.
J T
J T - 5 years ago
littlerubberninja everyone has their own unique style, if that works for you then go for it.

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TheCrimsonIron
TheCrimsonIron - 12 years ago
This is the best forward stroke instruction on youtube! Please keep these videos coming!!!

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