Whitewater Kayak Videos
Whitewater Kayak Videos
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Canoeing, Kayaking & Whitewater – 3 Books & VHS Video $8.95 |
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The River Runner’s Edge DVD 2005 Kent Ford Instructional Kayak Whitewater Video $17.50 |
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EP DOUBLE FEATURE WHITEWATER KAYAKING DVD VIDEO MOVIE $24.95 |
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Sevylor Whitewater Kayak Paddle $46.95 Sevylor by Coleman Whitewater Kayak Paddle with Spoon Shaped Fiberglass Charged Polypropylene Blades are the kind of Kayak Paddle for the serious water sports person. Paddle with an overall length of 90-1/2 inches is strong, durable and has a corrosion resistant anodized aluminum shaft with cold weather grips and blade indicators make this paddle exceptional. Seven Inch Blade Width can give you control even in the roughest waters. Paddle disassembles into four pieces for easy stowage |
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View from Whitewater Kayak at the Top of Great Falls $39.99 Skip Brown View from Whitewater Kayak at the Top of Great Falls – Photographic Print |
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WS Accessories Whitewater Kayak Paddle $152.61 Stay out on the water longer and navigate better with this whitewater kayak paddle from WS Accessories. This paddle features large blades and cold weather grip for optimum control.Length: 90.5 inches Width of blade: 7 inches Four-section break down paddle Anodized aluminum shaft Spoon shaped fiberglass-charged polyproplene blades Cold weather grip with blade indicator Two (2) drip rings |
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Whitewater Rapids $6.99 Grab your kayak and get ready to tear down the craziest life-like and fantasy rivers. Wicked rapids, monster air, awesome tricks, and no restraints in Whitewater Rapids! Includes seven different levels and 10 dagger paddlers to compete against. |
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Whitewater Fundamentals $170 This five-hour Whitewater Fundamentals lesson is a fun-filled lesson on flat water.Your experienced and friendly instructors are experts in teaching beginners and helping students overcome their fears in a non-intimidating environment.This class is coached by professionals, and is the most important kayak lesson you will ever take, even if you have prior paddling experience.Much of the technical jargon has been eliminated so you can focus on five foundation skills: Proper equipment fit and boat outfittingComfort underwaterExiting the kayak after a capsizeRolling the kayakPaddling in a straight line By learning these skills on flatwater, you’ll gain confidence and learn faster. Be well rested and prepared for an exciting day of kayaking! |
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Whitewater Kayaking (DVD-ROM) $72.05 The definitive and complete DVD guide to whitewater paddling! Includes 4 full-length award winning DVDs by World Champion kayaker Ken Whiting, which when combined cover virtually every element of whitewater paddling. Liquid Skills – voted as Paddler magazine`s Best Instructional – provides a solid foundation of skills and concepts for both new and experienced paddlers. SOAR – Also known as Skills On All Rivers – picks up where Liquid Skills ends with a detailed look at intermediate and advanced river running techniques. Rolling a Kayak-Whitewater is the most comprehensive, clear, and concise guide to learning and perfecting the roll. It provides step-by-step instruction for the novice paddlers; while more experienced paddlers will learn advanced rolling techniques. Playboating is a step-by-step guide to all playboating moves. Novice playboaters will learn the fundamental skills and techniques; while experienced paddlers will learn how to take their playboating to new levels. Almost 6 hours of combined instruction!    |
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white water kayaking on the capilano river (gopro HD underwater camera)
Kayaking For Fun and Fitness
Kayaking is a 4,000 year old water sport invented by the Eskimos. They needed a flexible craft they could use to hunt seals, sea otters, and other quarry in the Arctic region. This required a small, thin boat able to get close enough for spearing. That is why kayaks are long, thin, and shallow. This means they can go in waterways that bigger vessels cannot. Modern users can thank Eskimos for being able to squeeze through narrow rivers, over rocks and around bends.
Modern day kayaking has evolved into a thrilling water sport that lets you get as close as you dare to nature. Imagine strapping yourself inside a water missile and launching yourself over waves and rapids while tipping, turning and responding to every undulation of the water. Yes, a kayak is that responsive. The small, narrow shape and glove like fit make the kayak easy to propel through water.
If having an intimate, in your face outdoor water experience is not for you, choose a bulky boat instead. If you like action and adrenaline, consider paying between five hundred and two thousand dollars for a plastic or fiberglass kayak. Kayaks come in a large variety of configurations. When choosing a kayak it is a good idea to first decide whether or not it will be used on a lake, river or in the ocean. Once decided, function and features is all that remains. If you prefer to have company, a two person kayak is always an option.
If you are a beginner you may want to consider consulting with the staff from your local sports shop with your questions, tips or even professional trainer references and recommendations. There are also plenty of online resources including a good number of instructional videos. Along with your kayak you will also need a two-bladed paddle, helmet, and wet suit. Even if you are a strong swimmer, a life jacket is still a good idea.
Paddling a kayak is great for strengthening upper body muscles including the back, arms, and stomach. It is a mega calorie burner. If you paddle five miles per hour you can burn 400 calories every hour. Kayaking several hours a day or more can help build stamina and endurance.
Kayaking is a great all around physically engaging activity. Although the cost of equipment can really add up, it is a worthwhile investment in personal health and long term fitness.
About the Author
Ant Cocco enjoys outdoor activity and fitness related articles. Visit her Stand Up Paddle blog and forum at http://supsista.com
