Sea Kayak Paddling Tips

Video Transcript

"In this clip were going to talk about energy transfer which is essential in all paddle sports. Thats where we transfer the energy from our feet through our legs our body to our arm and to the paddle. We do that by means of foot pegs. They are adjustable for various lengths of legs and body builds and so when you get in there your going to push your feet on these pegs and that?s going to make your paddling much more efficient and effective. Let me demonstrate that. Place your feet. Are right on the foot pegs so as I place the paddle on the water I am going to I am going to push on the foot peg. I am going to tighten my arms so the energy is transferred to the paddle. And we call this core paddling. Transferring the energy from your body to the paddle. Essential for effective and efficient paddling."