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Learn tips and techniques on what kayak creeking is and how to start doing it safely and correctly in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn tips on how to control your pace and slow down when creeking in fast torrid water in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
Learn tips on how to control your pace and speed up when creeking in fast torrid water in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
Learn why it is important not to lean to the side too much when creeking in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
Learn how and why you should be careful of downstream strokes when creeking in shallow water in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
Learn how and why it is important to keep your bow up when creeking in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
Learn tips on how to prepare yourself and your kayak when creeking in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
Learn what a boof stroke is and the techniques behind it when creeking in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
Learn tips and techniques on how to boof left when creeking in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
Learn tips and techniques on how to boof right when creeking in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
Learn tips and angles at which to run drops and waterfalls when creeking in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
Learn tips and angles at which to run large drops and waterfalls at less of an angle when creeking in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
Learn tips and techniques to follow in order to land your kayak flat when going over a drop while creeking in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
Learn what penciling is and the techniques behind it when creeking in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
Learn tips on how to bounce off rocks when creeking in a safe fashion in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
Learn how and why it is very important to plan your moves ahead of time when you are creeking in this free video clip on extreme kayaking.
Kayaking has been a great recreational activity for many people for a very long time. For many, the soft areas of the river are enough to get their blood flowing but for the more advanced kayakers the rougher waters are what they require. Creeking is just that. It involves falling down waterfalls, getting out of swirling water holes and avoiding dangerous rocks that only the more experiences kayaker should attempt. There are many special techniques to creeking that one should know before attempting any such hobby.
It goes without saying that safety should be your utmost concern when creeking even though you may be excited and anxious about getting on that river. The techniques in this series have been designed to give you more control over your kayak and your body so that you know better how to manage the flow of the river rather than fight it. The key to kayaking is letting the river do the work. Knowing that you can use techniques such as boofing and penciling to manage where and how you land after a drop and how you come into a drop. So pay close attention to these great tips from our expert Mike Porter and have a blast out there!
Mike Porter Mike Porter, assistant director of rafting at Zoar Outdoor, has been an ACA whitewater instructor, raft guide and rock climbing instructor for the last seven years. In the winter, he hits the slopes as a snowboard instructor and as mountain rescue/patrol. His versatility in the outdoors has allowed him to enjoy some unique experiences, such as guiding trips for productions on the New England sports network, as well as MTV. He has filmed, and competed professionally, in whitewater kayaking and snowboarding. He is a member of Zoar's kayaking team (Team Z), and is sponsored by Pyranha kayaks, Shred Ready helmets and Snapdragon skirts. <p> Zoar Outdoor was established in 1989 as the first outdoor center on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts. Since 1989, Zoar Outdoor has offered white water rafting trips, kayaking clinics, canoeing instruction, rock climbing classes, fly fishing and bike rentals for adventurers of all abilities, from beginners to experts.dkdk
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