Love this video. I see so many paddlers not using their hips. I feel like some of the bigger paddlers that have to squeeze into the seat prevents them from turning their hips effectively.
Since 2019 I had to pull out of some long distance marathon races with my lower back becoming very painful. I started concentrating on using my hips and managed to finish my last few races with no back problem and better speed averages as well. This video of yours about the weak torso muscles is the first believable explanation what was happening to me when my back stopped me from finishing a race.
Regarding the facilitation of hip rotation. It's very easy to hip rotate in a surfski because of the low friction surface under your butt. But an OC1 has that very high friction foam seat. You think someone would develop a hard seat for an OC to facilitate hip rotation.
I am trying to learn how to paddle my new seayak more efficiently after years of recreational kayaking and I know I need to engage my hips more (how I found this vid in fact). Thanks for the detailed breakdown. Hopefully I can start integrating this more smoothly with a bit of work.
This is really helpful. I'm a dragon boater, and I was told by a coach the other day about rotating more from the hip. This breaks it down in detail more. Thanks!
Amazing!! Your ability to demonstrate and articulate the contrast, efficiency, benefits and results in this lesson is phenomenal!! Very informative and easy to follow, thanks so much... On my way to implement now. Aloha and Mahalo
Thank you for posting this! I am a newer kayaker that has just started getting into some smaller races. I've completely been doing the rotation wrong, and this video provides some very valuable information.
Thanks' for commenting on this mistake. I have an old kayak with no footrests and make this mistake all the time. It gets painful after a few hours paddling and I usually need a break. I didn't realize I'm potentially hurting my spine. Like your channel, thank you for educating!
Just got 5 vertebrae in neck fused together and need another 2 or more in lumbar after paddling 40 miles a day 3 days a week for many decades. So I need to get into a ski, yes? V8? great videos!!
My fast sea kayak has an aluminum surf ski-style foot brace installed so I can use proper hip rotation. Makes a big difference. But most sea kayak manufacturers aren’t familiar with these concepts yet. When I inquired direct to a British sea kayak maker about installing a foot brace, he responded, “but why would you do that?” When I explained, he said I’d have to do it on my own. Frankly, most sea kayakers paddle with their arms and at most with some torso rotation. Just my observations!
Love this video. I see so many paddlers not using their hips. I feel like some of the bigger paddlers that have to squeeze into the seat prevents them from turning their hips effectively.
Since 2019 I had to pull out of some long distance marathon races with my lower back becoming very painful. I started concentrating on using my hips and managed to finish my last few races with no back problem and better speed averages as well. This video of yours about the weak torso muscles is the first believable explanation what was happening to me when my back stopped me from finishing a race.
Regarding the facilitation of hip rotation. It's very easy to hip rotate in a surfski because of the low friction surface under your butt. But an OC1 has that very high friction foam seat. You think someone would develop a hard seat for an OC to facilitate hip rotation.
If no chafing/callouses on the 'okole or seat wear then doing it wrong. Got it 👍🏽😆🤙🏾
Ha ha this is pretty close to true!!!
I am trying to learn how to paddle my new seayak more efficiently after years of recreational kayaking and I know I need to engage my hips more (how I found this vid in fact). Thanks for the detailed breakdown. Hopefully I can start integrating this more smoothly with a bit of work.
@@RR-yh6vr I need to start doing sea kayak specific videos soon!
This is really helpful. I'm a dragon boater, and I was told by a coach the other day about rotating more from the hip. This breaks it down in detail more. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Does this apply to whitewER.
@debrahudson3334 same idea. Even though the hips can't move as freely you want to generate power there and not the spine
Amazing!! Your ability to demonstrate and articulate the contrast, efficiency, benefits and results in this lesson is phenomenal!! Very informative and easy to follow, thanks so much... On my way to implement now. Aloha and Mahalo
Thank you for posting this! I am a newer kayaker that has just started getting into some smaller races. I've completely been doing the rotation wrong, and this video provides some very valuable information.
So happy to hear that! Get those legs connected and give em hell!
Thanks' for commenting on this mistake. I have an old kayak with no footrests and make this mistake all the time. It gets painful after a few hours paddling and I usually need a break. I didn't realize I'm potentially hurting my spine. Like your channel, thank you for educating!
Thanks for sharing this content!!!💪🔥
No problem 👍
I haven't seen much discussion on hip rotation in OC, especially OC1. I have heard warnings to keep it smoot and don't rock the boat.
Ever seen a k1 or surfski before? Way more rotation and the vessel doesn't rock... hip rotation keeps your weight centered when used right!!!
@@K2NOPS I have only seen a surfski once. Not a lot of them in Arizona. I shared the video with our OC1/dragonboat team.
@@K2NOPS I learned a lot from this.
Very helpful!
A paddler on the DFTBA network! #nerdfighters unite! And this is great teaching 😊
Awesome! Thank you!
The sound effects convinces me! 😄
IS this rotation that you get when using a Ski the advantage over a sit in kayak?
Bingo! You're still looking for this movement in a sit in... even if the hips don't move as much you're still trying to move them if that makes sense.
Just got 5 vertebrae in neck fused together and need another 2 or more in lumbar after paddling 40 miles a day 3 days a week for many decades. So I need to get into a ski, yes? V8? great videos!!
V8 would be a wonderful start
My fast sea kayak has an aluminum surf ski-style foot brace installed so I can use proper hip rotation. Makes a big difference. But most sea kayak manufacturers aren’t familiar with these concepts yet. When I inquired direct to a British sea kayak maker about installing a foot brace, he responded, “but why would you do that?” When I explained, he said I’d have to do it on my own. Frankly, most sea kayakers paddle with their arms and at most with some torso rotation. Just my observations!
I will have to agree with you. As I do, even with wing paddles. But I am going to make adjustments to my boats.
💚🏜️💚 useful
Glad to hear that