Great video! I spent a bit of time on some of these Bass Strait islands, years ago, for work. It is cool to see those places again but from water level!
Honestly the paddle choice is personal - there are outstanding paddlers doing amazing things using any of the 3 main styles (wing, euro and greenland). Most of the difference between paddlers is fitness, technique (relative to their particular paddle choice - a new paddle type takes a long time to master) and experience - not their personal paddle preference. I like the greenland paddle because I find it has a very direct and engaging feel with the ocean and for me it is natural and easy to brace and roll with. I also find it has an efficient forward stroke for me that is great for chewing up the distances.
Ha ha, no shark sightings. We weren't wearing drysuits - I wore a short sleeve 'Sharkskin' which is a type of wetsuit broadly equivalent to 3mm neoprene, but fleece based (so more comfortable for paddling in)
Great video! I spent a bit of time on some of these Bass Strait islands, years ago, for work. It is cool to see those places again but from water level!
Nice boat.
Great video.
Just curious about the pros and cons to your different paddle type?
Honestly the paddle choice is personal - there are outstanding paddlers doing amazing things using any of the 3 main styles (wing, euro and greenland). Most of the difference between paddlers is fitness, technique (relative to their particular paddle choice - a new paddle type takes a long time to master) and experience - not their personal paddle preference. I like the greenland paddle because I find it has a very direct and engaging feel with the ocean and for me it is natural and easy to brace and roll with. I also find it has an efficient forward stroke for me that is great for chewing up the distances.
Wow 😮😮😮
Awesome video.
Which models are the kayaks?
I'm in an Expedition Kayaks Audax, the other 3 are in Mirage 580/582's
Great video . Can you tell me the names of the bands in the soundtrack please ☯️
No worries. The tunes are 'Pneuma' by Tool followed by 'Land of the Bloody Unknown' by The Middle East
Any shark sightings and did you wear dry suits?
Ha ha, no shark sightings. We weren't wearing drysuits - I wore a short sleeve 'Sharkskin' which is a type of wetsuit broadly equivalent to 3mm neoprene, but fleece based (so more comfortable for paddling in)