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I do exactly that. Always hated the strain and tension in the wrist from the "point the thumb down" explanation of how to do the J

Would have loved to see the before & after “surfing”

That’s just beautiful 🤩 😊

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I'm a beginner ( to open canoes ) so I'm doing my research on paddle strokes. I'm the same regarding explanations. I need to know WHY this is right or wrong. If you can't tell me why I assume you don't understand what you are doing yourself. So I'm less than convinced. You explain it perfectly without forcing it down my throat. I'm subscribed and looking for more of your advice. Thank you for posting.

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I'm really digging these vids. So clear and concise. It's been many years since I canoed, and I'm about to do so this summer on my home turf in Northern Wisconsin. These vids are really helpful.

Great vid, as always.

Thanks!!

Would have been nice if you introduced yourself....we dont all have ESP

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Very instructive and well done! I don't want to abuse of your patience but I have some other questions now: I see you kneeling on one side of the canoe and as i understood it, this is to make it easier to reach the water with the paddle (am I correct?). Is there another advantage of leaning the canoe to one side (water friction)? Would paddling the canoe leveled be slower (providing the gunnels would not be too far apart)? Is there a side to favor regarding where we are heading or where the wind comes from? Does this allow for better tracknig? I know much questions here. Thank you again !

This is exactly the video I needed tyo watch! Thank you for all the great work and infos!

How do you feel about paddling a tandem canoe solo by sitting on the forward seat facing the stern. Is it practical or can proper paddling from the rear seat and proper load distribution solve the balancing issue? Or would you recommend a drop in seat? Thank you for posting these instructional videos.

Great tip

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Excellent explanation,thank you

I think thats called 'SUCing' :-)

Yes, there may be an efficiency,, and I do have one situation where i always use the J-stroke. I favour paddles that are flexible. From grip to tip, my best paddles are often recurved about 2 to 3 inches on each stroke. I like a lively paddle that talks to my hands. I dislike an absolutely stiff and unfeeling paddle. Once the paddle is loaded up, bent, flipping it to a J-stroke side,, the energy of the paddle straightening alone accomplishes the correction. But,,,,, I paddle long distances, hundreds of miles and a month is a nice outing. I come back feeling at ease and refreshed. Consider,,, I am NOT going to twist my wrist upside down and backwards 500,000 times. The J-stroke also requires strength of the posting arm where as the 'gooney' does not. The J,, if done correctly,, uses a bit of a gunnel pry. I LIKE wooden paddles. There would be nothing left of the paddle shaft if I pried against the gunnel 100,000 times or so., The norm for me when under way is two or three forward strokes and drop the blade back square to rudder,, a 'Gooney stroke'. I do not need a correction on each stroke at all. And if the distance is particularly long,, I switch paddle,, just exactly like every canoe racer in the world. All correction strokes require energy input. Switch paddling,,, 3, 4, or 5 strokes to a side and switch sides,, 2, 3, 4, or 5 strokes to that side and switch. Extra strokes if turning a corner. And do not mistake me,, when a canoe develops a decent speed very few corrections to the course are needed. It is only at low speed,, and often lake paddling,, that requires a correction on each stroke. The J-stroke is vastly over rated. And don't you dare get me started on cross arm paddling,, send those dolts back to Yuppy school.

Your videos are really simple to follow and very useful

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Good job!

Thanks for those instructional videos on how to paddle. Helped me a Lot!

Enjoyed these vids. I’m bit of a fat knacker and I just couldn’t kneel and paddle, could I use a seat as a solo paddler? Also I’m thinking of getting a canoe for a platform for wildlife photography on a slow moving river, isa canoe a good option, stability wise?

It is so good seeing a father canoeing with his son.

Great video! I also like that hat. I wonder what brand it is?

Some water wisdom right there. I'm subbing! Great stuff.

Great vid.

Great video, really helpful, thankyou 🙂

Stephen, thank you for this video, I was wondering where you sitting , aft or bow end. ? Thanks.

Thanks for the instruction and rationale!

Nice, improvised hoochie sail on a raft-up. A minute or km of sailing saves a minute or km of paddling. It looks like you got some speed up. The dust would have made it surreal.

Now that's so cool 👍👍

Thank you very much! I have got an open canoe a couple of month ago and had a nice summer inside of it, in the rivers nearby here in Germany. I lused to watch a couple of Videos, but I don manage to get the J-Stroke powerful enough to get me straight. This video was the gamechanger, the trick with the turn of the wrist was very helpful!

Your videos are very helpful! Thank you.

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Great Videos! Helps a lot for new beginners like me :). You explain it perfect ( not like your instructors did :-P ). Thats a very nice paddle you got there! Can you maybe do a video about paddles? Different types, the right length and so on? Would appreciate that :)

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Thanks. You put great efforts into your videos I can see it. Just the way you edit and place your camera. Thanks again really good video/explanations.

GREAT TIP ABOUT THE T-GRIP HOLDING....THANKS

What's your view on the nova craft tuff stuff and tuffstuf expedition

I'm not sure what really happened here, but I know it wasn't easy. And it was impressive.

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Easily the best canoe on the market. This boat kicks arse!