Progress happens when sage advice is followed... This stuff is indispensable for beginners. Listen up folks!

Your presentation is awesome Ethan. I am struggling with getting past "tippy" and the practice ideas you present make so much sense. Like others who have commented on your advice, I can't wait to get out on the water tomorrow to practice. So, well done Ethan!!

@HappyPaddlin

Жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes for you!

Going out tomorrow in my Skylark and try all of those tips Ethan! Just what I needed, thanks.

Great video, Ethan

Allow me to quote the great Karl Andersson: "Kayaks aren't tippy. People are tippy" ;-D

For someone who just bought a equinox tipped over from a motor boat wake this is very helpful. I can't wait to practice those strokes to improve my balance and skills

You're a great Teacher - thank you!

Great video

Brilliant instruction. Thanks from the UK.

@HappyPaddlin

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and sending a note!

Just got my first touring kayak and boy was I surprised how different it is from my fishing rig lol thanks for the tutorial! I will definitely be trying these tips soon!

Always well done!

Coming from big box store kayaks we're about to go and pick up our new Skylarks and hope to be able to start practicing some of these maneuvers to get the most out of them. Thanks for posting, well done.

@wonderswedste1789

9 ай бұрын

Guessing you ended up returning them?

@etc-and-more

9 ай бұрын

@@wonderswedste1789 No, did not return anything. Kept both the big box store kayaks and the Eddyline Skylark 12's.

This is just what I needed, great advice! Thank you Ethan, can’t wait to practice this!

An excellent demonstration. Thank you!

Excellent video that gave me a lot to think about and try next time I am on the water. I have been struggling to improve my bracing and liked the examples you gave to practice proficiency.

Very helpful video, Ethan. I'm an intermediate paddler and always learning. Going to try out those strokes once it warms up a bit.

I am excited to practice and play with these strokes! Thank you!

Helpful advice. Thanks Ethan

Excellent instruction on vital skill, thank you!

Thanks for the great tips to pass on

Thank you. Good tips.

I just got a pungo 105 first time out was in whitecaps like ya said just loose hips and keep nose over belt buckle

Hey man! This is rad, thanks for sharing! Will be doing this ASAP

@quematelento

Жыл бұрын

Sitka LT btw :p

Excellent!!!!!

Very helpful!

Thanks

Great video. Is there any way to put this into practice with a S.O.T kayak?

@HappyPaddlin

Жыл бұрын

All the same except your thighs and hips aren’t involved in contacting the kayak. The brace strokes are still equally valuable.

Its funny how people buy sea kayaks or any performance kayaks and expect it to be like a fishing kayak stable just because it cost a lot

@wonderswedste1789

9 ай бұрын

Exactly. I look at it as roller skating vs roller blading. Two completely different experiences for two completely different persons.

its easier to buy a stable kayak,

@HappyPaddlin

8 ай бұрын

Know why elk hunting is so difficult?

@matematikniels

8 ай бұрын

but a stable kayak tips when the first wave comes, it's no good for sea kayaking

@breakfastbuddy5

8 ай бұрын

because youre sitting in a tippy kayak , the comparison is like 1 or 2 wheel bikes 2 wheel bikes are more steady ,

@HappyPaddlin

8 ай бұрын

= Full time Elk compete with part time hunters!