"Today's strokes were not just paddles strokes. Today's strokes were meaningful strokes." It's like when I'm in church, the preacher will say something that just sticks. I can't remember 99% of anything said, but that one thing will stay with me forever. I don't think I'll ever paddle again without those two sentences going through my head. And it will make me a better paddler for having heard it. Thanks for that.

@RiverKingsKayak

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton shawi1!! When the videos connect and helps at least a little, that what it is all about!

This video will definitely help me improve with my paddling. Thanks Pete

@RiverKingsKayak

Жыл бұрын

Thanks BB!

Never seen better Videos!

@RiverKingsKayak

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton Daniel!

Fair play to Mike, courageous effort!

@RiverKingsKayak

Жыл бұрын

Indeed Shadwell!

I'm getting ready to go to level 1 calm river and learning everything on here I feel like I'm super ready

@RiverKingsKayak

Жыл бұрын

Right on AS!!

Great video! Thanks for creating! As a new kayaker, I learned a lot from your commentary. Looks like lof of fun you had there!

@colbybeam

7 ай бұрын

Same

Agree with all the other comments here. May I add that you are one inspiring teacher mate. Your break downs are A+ and I love your calm but fun nature. You just got a new subscriber;)

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton SR RX! I appreciate the kind words! Love seeing others progress! So many poured time and effort into me as I was coming up the ranks...it is nice to give back! Glad to have you on board!

Your videos are a great help

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dw d!!

Amazing job on video!! Your a great man!! God bless ya

@RiverKingsKayak

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

Mike has much to learn but that's the only way to get better.

@RiverKingsKayak

2 жыл бұрын

Thats right.

OMG what fun you all had. I am reminded of my high school graduation yearbook quote "The things I've learn with pleasure I will never forget" (41 years ago) I believe that to this day! Great video

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Love that William! Thanks!

Another great video! Pete and Evan are both on their way to being world class paddlers.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

Good stuff

@RiverKingsKayak

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric!

Great help these videos are

@RiverKingsKayak

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dil!

Great video @riverkings - great video p4 thanks. I’ve been having this cris of confidence. I’d already started positive strokes, and forgetting edge lol

@RiverKingsKayak

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Merlin!! Keep at it!

@merlinmess3793

2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak thanks p4

@merlinmess3793

2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak its working River King!!! Its working !!!

This video is " Priceless " 😂😂😂 awesome job Pete. 👍👍👍

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kenny!

I’m so happy i found your yt channel! I only started my whitewater kayak adventure last year and I constantly search for more instruction movies. Yours are great! Keep on doing it! Hugs from Poland!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Iza! welcome!!

I'd love to do this river!! I'm afraid I'd be a swimmer 😆.. I'm used to the Current and White River.. It's a pretty lazy river compared to this. Great video!!

@RiverKingsKayak

2 жыл бұрын

he he! Whitewater is so fun! Give it a go!

At the edge of my seat the whole time. I learned quite a bit. Thank You.

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

thanks MTBHUB

Thankyo so much mate

@RiverKingsKayak

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dil!

Hey man looks very funny haha when can I go to paddle with you guys?

Great series! Would you comment/speak about your helmet selections. GREAT tip about tucking head/face! Also, appreciate Mike allowing that recording and bit by bit instructions for us. Great collections.

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Right on Todd! Thanks! Sounds like a video in the making

Good stuff!!! Laughed so hard during the "goat" swim.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Russ! Thanks!

@russkalchbrenner7890

4 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak any chance we could discuss a trip on this river? I msg through the RiverKing site.

man I love that laugh hahaha. The video's always have a good happy vibe. If I ever make it to the US again I would love to take a lesson or two with you guys.

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Right on BtB!!!

fun !!!! :)

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will!

Awesome run! I am going to HAVE to get into some of this whitewater. The goat CRACKED me up! I keep telling my wife that I am going to become a millionaire goat farmer. I am going to cross breed screaming goats with fainting goats: they will scream and scare themselves so bad that they faint! Everyone will want one! Okay, maybe not, but they will make some awesome KZread videos! LMBO!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Too funny Brad!! Yes, you need to give it a try!!

Looked like you guys had a great time! Especially there on the last couple or runs as everyone was getting comfortable. Good stuff!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! It was a fantastic day!

Great video, I’m new to kayaking and really informative and fun to watch. Seems like a great bunch and instructor to go out with, that young lad has some style!!

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Duck! We have fun trying!

Looks like a great river to learn on & sharpen up skills on. I’ve just got into white water and am hooked. We don’t have many tame rivers here so it is trial by fire. Really enjoyed your instructional vids about how not to flip your boat. Good to understand the mechanics of paddling through seams and eddy lines.

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks FMJ!

Wow--another great run--and the goats were a nice surprise. :)

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks V.L.!

What an awesome day on the river…gets me thinking seriously about getting into some whitewater!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Do it Austin! It is the best!

I wanna be out on the riverrrr....

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!!

Awesome video, Y'all got me wanting to get a Whitewater yak

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Do it Johhny!

Awesome video! I don’t know a thing about whitewater kayaking. I was thinking those must be Class IV til you said Class II. Wow! If that’s class II, I’ll stick with flat water. It does look fun though, from my couch. Maybe someday. Enjoyed watching.

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kelly! It can seem intimidating when you first start. But as you grow into it you learn how to manage the water. Start off easy and give it a try!

@miguelp4812

3 жыл бұрын

That was definitely class three almost four.

Ok ... Got the Goat Senario Cool 😎

Another great video!! What & where is this river!?😎

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill! That is the Kibler Valley run of the Dan River class 2

Very nice video ✅

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks K A!

yea bud, liked it, guys are looking stronger each video, hoping to send ya a vid of some big stuff here soon, some Alberta frenzy.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Dave!!

@davegilbert9000

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Pete, your a liquid logic guy, any thoughts on the Delta V, got one in my sights

Great video, thanks for sharing... That goat add in lol..😂😂😂 Ahahahahahaha

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

LOL! Thanks canajian!

Honestly, those boys, Evan and Petey...they just amaze me. Whatta ya think, Pete...when will they they running big class 3?

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathy! I am shooting for later this summer!

Awesome video ,thanks for the tips. looked like everyone had a blast!

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed Josh!

New to your channel and very much appreciate your vids. What models of boats are Pete and Guy in? ( The aqua colored and red, respectively) Thanks!

@RiverKingsKayak

Жыл бұрын

P5 was in his Jackson Sidekick in this video and Guy had his Dagger Nomad.

@jeffolsen4983

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Awesome video, I really enjoy it. But why do you always highlights swimmers? Did you never swim in the river in the beginning? ;-)

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

He he he! I didn't start this swim shaming thing! When our group started, an occasional swim would occur during our kayak camping trips. The guys (new kayakers) would beat themselves up over a swim so badly even though I told them it was a part of the fun. It became a thing and has taken on a life of its own. There is no real shame in any of it. Just a fun bit in the videos. The crew nowadays enjoys and most feel it adds to the entertainment. Plus, you only have two choices...roll or swim...

@MichalKubinec

3 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak Thanks, I'm glad to hear that :-) I was little confused, because you're looks like a professional with lot of skills. Have a great day. Regards Michal

Pete what’s your thoughts on the flying squirrel. Also I’m loving the video’s. I did one myself Sunday not as good as yours but it’s nice to try

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Well, I have the 95. That is 16 gallons larger than my jefe and about a foot longer as well. It is faster, holds a line well and I am getting used to it. I would still prefer my jefe. The extra volume is what I was after for the class 4/5 kayak camping that I intend to do here shortly. The faster boats do well in big water. If water-falling/creeking/low volume stuff etc., the jefe is so forgiving and easy to correct and control. The squirrel comes from boat lineage that is fast and actually once you set the course, it can be hard to change that. Again, exactly what you want in big water, but not in super tight spaces. The jefe is not that fast, so powering through big water holes can be more difficult. It is always a trade off! One thing I do not love about the squirrel are the low chines behind the seat. They lead to a grabby stern in weird water or some high volume side currents. It is something that doesn't do me in, but gives me that not-so-great feeling, then it goes away. I am really used to that already, but wish it was different. Hope that helps! I'll check out that video...

@PALSRide

4 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak im riding a stomper 90 looking forward to tonights video

9:50 lol! Was that from Mario cart? This river looks fun. Cheers

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

LOL!! It did sound similar! too funny!

Great video series. I'm searching for help with a situation I've encountered a few times now. River bend. I'll do my best to explain. Wide river shallow on right deep on left. River bends right. Very fast deep water flow on the left pushing unto the left river bank. I keep getting slammed into the left river bank. When I try to steer out of it the kayak just turns sideways or try to turn around. I got out of the river recently and took some video I will upload soon

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mobileradiofitter! Sounds like an ineffective ferry issue. Sometimes, in those situations, you need to point your boat to the opposite shoreline and paddle hard...sometimes pointing upstream depending on how hard the current is pushing...If you have video, I could possibly give more insight...

What’s wrong with a back stroke? Sometimes do that to slow down before a feature to check it out before powering through it. I’m novice / intermediate so genuine question!

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

Great question Sam! There is nothing wrong with the backstroke. However, in Mike's situation, he paddled so defensively with backstrokes that he would lose all forward momentum and lose control of the boat as the current from the rear would start pushing his stern one way or the other. He was just unable to maintain some forward momentum to control the boat. Backstrokes will always be a vital tool. Just for Mike, it was the majority of strokes he was taking and causing a lot of trouble for him...hope that makes sense.

As a beginner, 6'3" 250 lbs I too paddle a Flying Squirrel 95. Are you anywhere at all in the recommended weight range? I was looking to get a different boat once I get a solid roll.

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

I am 5'6" 165 lbs.

What was the name of the paddle you recommended yesterday? Thanks for the stickers.

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Rpc3 performance tour

Pete, what's the average time to do this run? And how long is it?

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Our first run was about 2 miles and the second about 3 due to using different takeouts. The second run took less than an hour as we were motoring down the river having a great run. The first run took twice as long due to 4 swims and a bigger group. It is hard to put an average on it really. Hope this helps!

Tentative arm strokes, didn't you teach him to get power in his strokes with torso rotation.

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

You can lead a horse to water...

@dalevoigt8612

3 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak One of the instructional kayaking videos I have, said that one should pretend that they are in a vat of molasses; to punch forward with front hand, insert the paddle up to its neck, then unwind your torso as you punch forward with the other hand. He may need to lean by doing, maybe some flatwater racing.

onething I noticed, he his not using body weight, to shift direction with his paddle stroke.You mention something about blemish paddle you got, what company was that, I need a new paddle and would like to save alittle $

@RiverKingsKayak

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure that can be applied to many of the paddlers in the vid, who in particular are you referring to? As for the paddle, I recently got P5's paddle used. Not really a blem paddle, but rather a demo inventory item. I got it from 4corners riversports in Colorado.

@FeWolf

4 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak Sorry, it was first paddler, Mr Hatcher?! And thx about paddle info

Looks like your buddy needs to get rid of that fat ass creek boat and get a river runner with some chime on the edged so he can learn how turn and use those edges instead of a paddling a barg!

@RiverKingsKayak

3 жыл бұрын

😂