Intro to Continual Flow 2.0 - How to Kayak
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 พ.ค. 2020
- We head back up to Kibler Valley for a fun filled couple days of kayaking. Mike Hatcher and Kyle Micou meet me on Friday to cut the wood from the river in preparation for Saturday's Paddle with the group. Mike and I also got some river time as we did a little one on one intro to continual flow. Saturday found Wondering Electrician, Shaphan, Guy, Evan, P5 and me taking on the river in Continual Flow part 2. A lot of progress was made on Saturday! There were some bells, some crashes, and some goats. What a great day of paddling! Come along and enjoy some great kayaking on The Kibler Valley Section of the Dan River. The dam was generating at 9000kw both days.
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"Today's strokes were not just paddles strokes. Today's strokes were meaningful strokes." It's like when I'm in church, the preacher will say something that just sticks. I can't remember 99% of anything said, but that one thing will stay with me forever. I don't think I'll ever paddle again without those two sentences going through my head. And it will make me a better paddler for having heard it. Thanks for that.
Thanks a ton shawi1!! When the videos connect and helps at least a little, that what it is all about!
Never seen better Videos!
Thanks a ton Daniel!
This video will definitely help me improve with my paddling. Thanks Pete
Thanks BB!
Fair play to Mike, courageous effort!
Indeed Shadwell!
Your videos are a great help
Thanks dw d!!
Great video! Thanks for creating! As a new kayaker, I learned a lot from your commentary. Looks like lof of fun you had there!
Same
Great help these videos are
Thanks Dil!
Amazing job on video!!
Your a great man!!
God bless ya
Thanks Mike!
Agree with all the other comments here. May I add that you are one inspiring teacher mate. Your break downs are A+ and I love your calm but fun nature. You just got a new subscriber;)
Thanks a ton SR RX! I appreciate the kind words! Love seeing others progress! So many poured time and effort into me as I was coming up the ranks...it is nice to give back! Glad to have you on board!
Good stuff
Thanks Eric!
Great video @riverkings - great video p4 thanks. I’ve been having this cris of confidence. I’d already started positive strokes, and forgetting edge lol
Right on Merlin!! Keep at it!
@@RiverKingsKayak thanks p4
@@RiverKingsKayak its working River King!!! Its working !!!
I'm getting ready to go to level 1 calm river and learning everything on here I feel like I'm super ready
Right on AS!!
Thankyo so much mate
Thank you Dil!
This video is " Priceless " 😂😂😂 awesome job Pete. 👍👍👍
Thank you Kenny!
Mike has much to learn but that's the only way to get better.
Thats right.
At the edge of my seat the whole time. I learned quite a bit. Thank You.
thanks MTBHUB
I’m so happy i found your yt channel! I only started my whitewater kayak adventure last year and I constantly search for more instruction movies. Yours are great! Keep on doing it! Hugs from Poland!
Right on Iza! welcome!!
OMG what fun you all had. I am reminded of my high school graduation yearbook quote
"The things I've learn with pleasure I will never forget"
(41 years ago) I believe that to this day!
Great video
Love that William! Thanks!
Good stuff!!! Laughed so hard during the "goat" swim.
Right on Russ! Thanks!
@@RiverKingsKayak any chance we could discuss a trip on this river? I msg through the RiverKing site.
Another great video! Pete and Evan are both on their way to being world class paddlers.
Thanks Mike!
I'd love to do this river!! I'm afraid I'd be a swimmer 😆.. I'm used to the Current and White River.. It's a pretty lazy river compared to this. Great video!!
he he! Whitewater is so fun! Give it a go!
Wow--another great run--and the goats were a nice surprise. :)
Thanks V.L.!
Looked like you guys had a great time! Especially there on the last couple or runs as everyone was getting comfortable. Good stuff!
Thanks Chris! It was a fantastic day!
man I love that laugh hahaha. The video's always have a good happy vibe. If I ever make it to the US again I would love to take a lesson or two with you guys.
Right on BtB!!!
What an awesome day on the river…gets me thinking seriously about getting into some whitewater!
Do it Austin! It is the best!
Great video, I’m new to kayaking and really informative and fun to watch. Seems like a great bunch and instructor to go out with, that young lad has some style!!
Thanks Duck! We have fun trying!
Great series! Would you comment/speak about your helmet selections. GREAT tip about tucking head/face! Also, appreciate Mike allowing that recording and bit by bit instructions for us. Great collections.
Right on Todd! Thanks! Sounds like a video in the making
Looks like a great river to learn on & sharpen up skills on. I’ve just got into white water and am hooked. We don’t have many tame rivers here so it is trial by fire. Really enjoyed your instructional vids about how not to flip your boat. Good to understand the mechanics of paddling through seams and eddy lines.
Thanks FMJ!
fun !!!! :)
Thanks Will!
Ok ... Got the Goat Senario Cool 😎
Awesome video, Y'all got me wanting to get a Whitewater yak
Do it Johhny!
Awesome video! I don’t know a thing about whitewater kayaking. I was thinking those must be Class IV til you said Class II. Wow! If that’s class II, I’ll stick with flat water. It does look fun though, from my couch. Maybe someday. Enjoyed watching.
Thanks Kelly! It can seem intimidating when you first start. But as you grow into it you learn how to manage the water. Start off easy and give it a try!
That was definitely class three almost four.
Very nice video ✅
Thanks K A!
yea bud, liked it, guys are looking stronger each video, hoping to send ya a vid of some big stuff here soon, some Alberta frenzy.
Right on Dave!!
Hey Pete, your a liquid logic guy, any thoughts on the Delta V, got one in my sights
Hey man looks very funny haha when can I go to paddle with you guys?
Great video, thanks for sharing...
That goat add in lol..😂😂😂
Ahahahahahaha
LOL! Thanks canajian!
I wanna be out on the riverrrr....
Me too!!!
Awesome run! I am going to HAVE to get into some of this whitewater.
The goat CRACKED me up! I keep telling my wife that I am going to become a millionaire goat farmer. I am going to cross breed screaming goats with fainting goats: they will scream and scare themselves so bad that they faint! Everyone will want one! Okay, maybe not, but they will make some awesome TH-cam videos! LMBO!
Too funny Brad!! Yes, you need to give it a try!!
Another great video!! What & where is this river!?😎
Thanks Bill! That is the Kibler Valley run of the Dan River class 2
Awesome video ,thanks for the tips. looked like everyone had a blast!
Indeed Josh!
Honestly, those boys, Evan and Petey...they just amaze me. Whatta ya think, Pete...when will they they running big class 3?
Thanks Kathy! I am shooting for later this summer!
9:50 lol! Was that from Mario cart? This river looks fun. Cheers
LOL!! It did sound similar! too funny!
Pete what’s your thoughts on the flying squirrel. Also I’m loving the video’s. I did one myself Sunday not as good as yours but it’s nice to try
Well, I have the 95. That is 16 gallons larger than my jefe and about a foot longer as well. It is faster, holds a line well and I am getting used to it. I would still prefer my jefe. The extra volume is what I was after for the class 4/5 kayak camping that I intend to do here shortly. The faster boats do well in big water. If water-falling/creeking/low volume stuff etc., the jefe is so forgiving and easy to correct and control. The squirrel comes from boat lineage that is fast and actually once you set the course, it can be hard to change that. Again, exactly what you want in big water, but not in super tight spaces. The jefe is not that fast, so powering through big water holes can be more difficult. It is always a trade off! One thing I do not love about the squirrel are the low chines behind the seat. They lead to a grabby stern in weird water or some high volume side currents. It is something that doesn't do me in, but gives me that not-so-great feeling, then it goes away. I am really used to that already, but wish it was different. Hope that helps! I'll check out that video...
@@RiverKingsKayak im riding a stomper 90 looking forward to tonights video
New to your channel and very much appreciate your vids. What models of boats are Pete and Guy in? ( The aqua colored and red, respectively)
Thanks!
P5 was in his Jackson Sidekick in this video and Guy had his Dagger Nomad.
Thanks again!
As a beginner, 6'3" 250 lbs I too paddle a Flying Squirrel 95. Are you anywhere at all in the recommended weight range? I was looking to get a different boat once I get a solid roll.
I am 5'6" 165 lbs.
What was the name of the paddle you recommended yesterday? Thanks for the stickers.
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What’s wrong with a back stroke? Sometimes do that to slow down before a feature to check it out before powering through it. I’m novice / intermediate so genuine question!
Great question Sam! There is nothing wrong with the backstroke. However, in Mike's situation, he paddled so defensively with backstrokes that he would lose all forward momentum and lose control of the boat as the current from the rear would start pushing his stern one way or the other. He was just unable to maintain some forward momentum to control the boat. Backstrokes will always be a vital tool. Just for Mike, it was the majority of strokes he was taking and causing a lot of trouble for him...hope that makes sense.
Awesome video, I really enjoy it. But why do you always highlights swimmers? Did you never swim in the river in the beginning? ;-)
He he he! I didn't start this swim shaming thing! When our group started, an occasional swim would occur during our kayak camping trips. The guys (new kayakers) would beat themselves up over a swim so badly even though I told them it was a part of the fun. It became a thing and has taken on a life of its own. There is no real shame in any of it. Just a fun bit in the videos. The crew nowadays enjoys and most feel it adds to the entertainment. Plus, you only have two choices...roll or swim...
@@RiverKingsKayak Thanks, I'm glad to hear that :-) I was little confused, because you're looks like a professional with lot of skills. Have a great day. Regards Michal
Great video series. I'm searching for help with a situation I've encountered a few times now. River bend. I'll do my best to explain. Wide river shallow on right deep on left. River bends right. Very fast deep water flow on the left pushing unto the left river bank. I keep getting slammed into the left river bank. When I try to steer out of it the kayak just turns sideways or try to turn around. I got out of the river recently and took some video I will upload soon
Thanks mobileradiofitter! Sounds like an ineffective ferry issue. Sometimes, in those situations, you need to point your boat to the opposite shoreline and paddle hard...sometimes pointing upstream depending on how hard the current is pushing...If you have video, I could possibly give more insight...
Pete, what's the average time to do this run? And how long is it?
Our first run was about 2 miles and the second about 3 due to using different takeouts. The second run took less than an hour as we were motoring down the river having a great run. The first run took twice as long due to 4 swims and a bigger group. It is hard to put an average on it really. Hope this helps!
onething I noticed, he his not using body weight, to shift direction with his paddle stroke.You mention something about blemish paddle you got, what company was that, I need a new paddle and would like to save alittle $
I'm sure that can be applied to many of the paddlers in the vid, who in particular are you referring to? As for the paddle, I recently got P5's paddle used. Not really a blem paddle, but rather a demo inventory item. I got it from 4corners riversports in Colorado.
@@RiverKingsKayak Sorry, it was first paddler, Mr Hatcher?! And thx about paddle info
Tentative arm strokes, didn't you teach him to get power in his strokes with torso rotation.
You can lead a horse to water...
@@RiverKingsKayak One of the instructional kayaking videos I have, said that one should pretend that they are in a vat of molasses; to punch forward with front hand, insert the paddle up to its neck, then unwind your torso as you punch forward with the other hand. He may need to lean by doing, maybe some flatwater racing.
Looks like your buddy needs to get rid of that fat ass creek boat and get a river runner with some chime on the edged so he can learn how turn and use those edges instead of a paddling a barg!
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