by Eric Jackson | Jul 12, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Rolling and Bracing, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs
Reverse Compound Stroke – A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backward Kayaking The Reverse Compound Stroke is an essential technique that combines backward paddling with spin-momentum, offering numerous benefits such as enhanced paddle dexterity, improved...
by Eric Jackson | Jun 16, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Rolling and Bracing, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
Phase 6: The “Intuitive Roll”- roll from any position without going to home base. Most kayakers never try to get to this stage in their roll, which is too bad, because it is fun, and a logical next step, and also safer and more effective, if you get there. If...
by Eric Jackson | Jun 14, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Resources, Rolling and Bracing, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
This is one of the steps that 90% of kayakers who learn the roll, never practice, and it is the reason for most of the underwater panicky feelings that kayakers get, and consequently, most swims. Why? Because, when you learn to roll, you want to practice it and...
by Eric Jackson | May 24, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Resources, Rolling and Bracing, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources
PHASE 2: The hip-snap using your paddle on something solid – After you are good at Phase 1, hip-snapping with your hands on something solid it is time to practice doing it with your paddle. The concept is the same and the only difference is that you will hold...
