This is incredibly useful. I really like how you showed us a not so perfect roll and how the side scull helps you stabilize and catch a breath before you right yourself. I’ll be practicing my side sculling now.
You fit very nicely in that Romany classic At 6’ and 225 I’m debating on weather to go with the Surf or the Classic. The Surf was a bit too stiff in steering so I want the smaller more maneuverable classic Is it too small for my stature?
Nice relaxed video. I started in Slalom at high school in the early 70s but haven't done much kayaking for a while until purchasing a sea kayak 2nd hand (Sea Wasp). So I lost a bit of form obviously. Anyway, still using my original home made large blade (225 mm x 500 mm) slalom paddle, 90 deg left feather. Been considering making a Greenland paddle a to try or at lease carry as a spare. Who knows I may convert as the slalom blade can be a liability in strong crosswinds after all. Anyway, I'd appreciate some info, links etc on custom sizing a Greenland paddle build.
Loved this video. Am just starting out on my sea Kayak adventure and really like the idea of the Greenland paddle. I dont want to spend a fortune but can u recommend where I could purchase one, and wood or carbon??? Many thanks.
You all prolly dont care but does anybody know a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid forgot the login password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.
@Brady Talon Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and im trying it out now. Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Hi. I tried a Greenland paddle for the first time in Nov 2020. Immediately I felt a flutter, a quiver, as I paddled forward. Didn’t make me feel ready to move over. . Is this a normal sensation? I would like to try the Greenland more due to the quoted advantages of less muscles stress, quieter action, historical connections, but not if it quivers all of the time.
The flutter is something that's common when people switch from a euro to the GP. Generally, the paddle will "find it's own path" and the flutter will disappear if you relax your grip a bit. Also, the GP enters the water at a canted angle - this is a natural function of the design if you hold the paddle correctly. If you can, get some in-person tips from an instructor familiar with Greenland technique. If you want to get a bird's eye view of some experts discussing the component parts of the stroke, watch this gem: vimeo.com/153172666?fbclid=IwAR2X0mQKoqKzNLt6GMgOu_Q7-8_GVsaaNFTXsxX2zNJ12tGpKS92Y2_N-gs
You need to "cant" the paddle so that the top edge is forward. Yes this will tend to pull the paddle down, so you learn to lean away from it. You have to cant quite a lot to make the flutter stop, more than you think you should. This cant will also pull the paddle in toward the boat at the end of the stroke, so you must resist that by pushing the paddle outboard so that it follows the bow wake. This last push provides a significant kick of forward propulsion, one of the things that makes a greenland paddle so satisfying (and more than makes up for the soft catch at the beginning). Enjoy!
@@packratty Jody, many thanks. I did acquire my own GL paddle. In use there has not been any flutter at all. Not at any angle of catch. Just isn’t there. And the action is very pleasant. So, despite the initial concerns, there are none now. I’ll be sticking with it.
Very useful technique for advanced edging and turning. If there is one paddle stroke Id recommend paddlers to practice this would be the one.
This is incredibly useful. I really like how you showed us a not so perfect roll and how the side scull helps you stabilize and catch a breath before you right yourself. I’ll be practicing my side sculling now.
I just stumbled on this video, I've watched maybe 50 videos on this and yours is one of the best. I wish I was in your area to learn from you.
Very useful thanks for posting
Another handy tip - when you exit the water during the roll it works *much* better if the head is looking down to the water instead of looking up.
Great video. I paddle a P&H Capella. I find I can't lean back enough if I have the backrest installed. How do you manage with your Scorpio?
Thanks very much.. very useful…life saver👍😎
You fit very nicely in that Romany classic
At 6’ and 225 I’m debating on weather to go with the Surf or the Classic.
The Surf was a bit too stiff in steering so I want the smaller more maneuverable classic
Is it too small for my stature?
Nice relaxed video. I started in Slalom at high school in the early 70s but haven't done much kayaking for a while until purchasing a sea kayak 2nd hand (Sea Wasp). So I lost a bit of form obviously. Anyway, still using my original home made large blade (225 mm x 500 mm) slalom paddle, 90 deg left feather. Been considering making a Greenland paddle a to try or at lease carry as a spare. Who knows I may convert as the slalom blade can be a liability in strong crosswinds after all. Anyway, I'd appreciate some info, links etc on custom sizing a Greenland paddle build.
Great video-- I notice that the euro paddles used for these video have no feather applied. Do you not use feather on your paddles?
Sculling (and everything kayaking-related) is easier if you rotate the body instead of just using the arms for the forwards/backwards motion.
Loved this video. Am just starting out on my sea Kayak adventure and really like the idea of the Greenland paddle. I dont want to spend a fortune but can u recommend where I could purchase one, and wood or carbon??? Many thanks.
You all prolly dont care but does anybody know a trick to log back into an Instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot the login password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.
@Howard Thaddeus instablaster :)
@Brady Talon Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and im trying it out now.
Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Brady Talon it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thank you so much, you saved my account!
@Howard Thaddeus no problem xD
Hi. I tried a Greenland paddle for the first time in Nov 2020. Immediately I felt a flutter, a quiver, as I paddled forward. Didn’t make me feel ready to move over. . Is this a normal sensation? I would like to try the Greenland more due to the quoted advantages of less muscles stress, quieter action, historical connections, but not if it quivers all of the time.
The flutter is something that's common when people switch from a euro to the GP. Generally, the paddle will "find it's own path" and the flutter will disappear if you relax your grip a bit. Also, the GP enters the water at a canted angle - this is a natural function of the design if you hold the paddle correctly. If you can, get some in-person tips from an instructor familiar with Greenland technique. If you want to get a bird's eye view of some experts discussing the component parts of the stroke, watch this gem: vimeo.com/153172666?fbclid=IwAR2X0mQKoqKzNLt6GMgOu_Q7-8_GVsaaNFTXsxX2zNJ12tGpKS92Y2_N-gs
Moulton Avery . Many thanks.
You need to "cant" the paddle so that the top edge is forward. Yes this will tend to pull the paddle down, so you learn to lean away from it. You have to cant quite a lot to make the flutter stop, more than you think you should. This cant will also pull the paddle in toward the boat at the end of the stroke, so you must resist that by pushing the paddle outboard so that it follows the bow wake. This last push provides a significant kick of forward propulsion, one of the things that makes a greenland paddle so satisfying (and more than makes up for the soft catch at the beginning). Enjoy!
@@packratty Jody, many thanks. I did acquire my own GL paddle. In use there has not been any flutter at all. Not at any angle of catch. Just isn’t there. And the action is very pleasant. So, despite the initial concerns, there are none now. I’ll be sticking with it.
Maybe you can show the storm roll.