In this How to Paddle Series, Mike Aronoff shows you how safely exit your kayak with a sprayskirt. Learn the wet exit. This video series is sponsored by Jackson Kayaks.
I drilled a hold into a "Golf Ball" then inserted a piece of rope into the golf ball. I then attached the corded golf ball to the front of the "spray skirt", thus when "capsized" I would then PULL on the golf ball which easily released the spray skirt. But, in all the years of my kayaking, I have NEVER capsized, this never ever having to do a "wet exit!"..
Very helpful video. However there is one critical point that is omitted, and that is done incorrectly in the demonstration at 1:55: When you push yourself out of the kayak, you must hold onto the boat. In the demo, this guy lets himself drift away from his boat. That may be ok in a pool, but out on the water you do not want to get separated from your boat! (or your paddle).
He demonstrates and explains you need to push with hands from the kayak. But sometimes you cannot do this, as the buoyancy from he life vest will do their trick already and there is no need to assist much.
Thanks, 5 years ago I was 13 and I was quite a pussy and I capsized and immediately started panicking and drowning before my instructor saved me, I have matured lots now I'm 18 and am gonna have another go at it! Thanks for helpful video
Very helpful advice, a lot of other videos I’ve seen show you what to do one you’ve got you’re head above water but don’t show how to actually get there, which is what I was looking for 😁
I'm not a kayaker and have always wondered about this, this dude's demonstration is perfect
I drilled a hold into a "Golf Ball" then inserted a piece of rope into the golf ball. I then attached the corded golf ball to the
front of the "spray skirt", thus when "capsized" I would then PULL on the golf ball which easily released the spray skirt.
But, in all the years of my kayaking, I have NEVER capsized, this never ever having to do a "wet exit!"..
Nice. Gives me more confidence should I end up shiny side down.
Very helpful video. However there is one critical point that is omitted, and that is done incorrectly in the demonstration at 1:55: When you push yourself out of the kayak, you must hold onto the boat. In the demo, this guy lets himself drift away from his boat. That may be ok in a pool, but out on the water you do not want to get separated from your boat! (or your paddle).
He demonstrates and explains you need to push with hands from the kayak. But sometimes you cannot do this, as the buoyancy from he life vest will do their trick already and there is no need to assist much.
Thanks, 5 years ago I was 13 and I was quite a pussy and I capsized and immediately started panicking and drowning before my instructor saved me, I have matured lots now I'm 18 and am gonna have another go at it! Thanks for helpful video
Very helpful advice, a lot of other videos I’ve seen show you what to do one you’ve got you’re head above water but don’t show how to actually get there, which is what I was looking for 😁
You saved a lot of lives
Thanks Sir .you help me a lot with this video