Wow, thank you for your direct explanations, demonstrations and the exercises afterwards (apart from the hip touch pressup - you are gifted) I have tried punching and imagining a square between my paddle and my chest. This makes far more sense.
Hi Ivan!! Thanks again for the great videos!! I wonder if you've got some examples of drills we can add to our (water) training sessions in order to enhanced and imprint these technique tips...?
Gold standard technique videos thanks Ivan. Could you clarify: we are looking for the beautiful J shape in our blade path. IF I rotate about an axis, my tail bone or similar and my arms are always fixed, why won't I produce a C shape or arc.
I’m finding it really hard to explain! During the first part of the pull, until the hand is at its lowest point the blade is held close to the boat (picture a swimming stroke) only when the hand gets to that low point does it begin to mouth away from the boat.
Catching the series a little late. Immensely helpful tutorials. The weakest part of my stroke is the catch because I still punch forward with my upper arm. It's a bad habit I'm trying to break.
Ivan, Thanks very much for the help from these videos and your other ones. I refer to the techniques offer when paddling. Very clear. One question, I notice some strong paddlers seen to have a slight infinity shape, of the hands or paddle center, at the shift switches across the body. In your video you explain the necessity of the locked to hand to the opposite shoulder. So rather would the drop of the top hand be allowed from the compression from the shoulder to the opposite hip and the exit of the paddle? Or (+?) Should the hands always maintain the same horizontal plane as they cross the centerline. Maybe answered here: 8:15 - 8:30 & 9:20 - 9:29 Compared to: 9:40 - 10:05 + 11:00 & 11:50 -12:06 Not referencing 12:25 - 12:40 Was she attempting to hit you on the head with the paddle? 10:22? Thanks again for all your hard work in producing these vids. :Dennis in Bellingham, WA
Ivan, would you consider addressing the paddle feathering and the wrist movement to accommodate it? What angle do you recommend for beginner paddlers? How should it develop as they make progress? Thank you for this excellent coaching series!
Perhaps this is something we could cover in a future video. If you are having to consciously use wrist movement then then probably reducing feather is a good idea. ALL movements in this should feel natural. Some very well respected coaches advocate a zero feather and for compelling reasons. I am an old dog though and new tricks are often a step too far for me. "Standard" feather has reduced from 90 degrees to 60 over the years and I can see it reducing further. As a beginner I would go with comfort over anything else. If you really struggle with any angle at all then don't be shy of trying left handed. I am right handed in life but left feathered in paddling.
Wow, thank you so much Ivan. Terrific videos. I've been trying to work out what feather to use and tried reducing it from about 45 degrees to -10 a couple of days ago after realising I didn't have to rotate the paddle if I did this. However I took a swim after messing up a support stroke after about 5 minutes and changed the angle to around +10. It felt a lot better after another hour of paddling. I noticed I still have to rotate the paddle a tiny bit though so might swap it to zero as suggested above. I'm 52yrs old and like the idea of reducing wear and tear in my wrists. In your first video you mentioned you might do a video on the foot strap. I gather these sort of straps and pull bars can give additional stability. I have an old second hand boat with pedals so might try to add some kind of strap. I wonder if it might even make it possible to roll my racing K1 but imagine stopping the roll might be the biggest challenge.@@ultimatekayaks6499
Thank you very much for these valuable tips. Let me ask, however, about one additional aspect. Namely, what about the position of the wrist? I have noticed that there can be quite a bit of variation in that regard. Some people have the wrist well bent so that the wrist moves under the shaft and sort of leads the way of the movement of the top hand. Others position their wriste behind the shaft. What would be the correct positioning of the wrist?
Hi Ivan, one thing I continue to struggle with is dropping the top arm (strangely just the left) at the end of the stroke. If I keep the “frame” still neither arm will move but it results in a round path of the blade. If I drop the bottom arm down by my side through the early part of the stroke to keep a straighter path prior to a wide exit then it seems my top arm has to move as well as the frame can’t alter geometry in just one place. Thoughts?
How could I relax my shoulders in my upper body while paddling every time I try to put it to the power I tend to tense up too much not too sure how to relax yet while paddling hard
Amazing videos and have helped my understanding tremendously as a newcomer to the sport. And your humor Ivan ... banana and peanut butter? (healthy choices nonetheless)
@@ultimatekayaks6499 I think you had a little burp while making this video and you attributed it to the banana and peanut butter you had earlier - made me laugh so hard! Or your "upset" moments with your assistant on the videos - awesome work and a bit of laughter for us subscribers! I really enjoy your videos! I got a paddle and a K1 (and surfski) at the age of 39 and wondering now why I was out of the water all my adulthood life. So, as a new paddler and a masters lady, I am wondering if you ever thought of making some videos on the common injuries in the sport? I really enjoy your videos - thank you so much! And if you ever jump over to the US in the next years (corona-virus permitted), please do let us know, I ll fly to come see you and learn from you more!
@@loukialili4153 Ah, now I remember! We do come to the US occasionally, my wife is American. generally in the SF Bay Area but also go the Gorge Downwind event in Oregon, which has to be one of the best paddle gatherings in the World. Put it on your list!!
It's been a major problem for me I actually paddle surfski 6 times a week 5 times a week but I still can't learn to relax I'm trying when I go nice and slow I relax but when I pick up speed I put my car at 10 to stop and get too tight what should I do
Hey Ivan, thanks for sharing. Did you build the paddling machine yourself? If yes, can you point me to a ressource to build one myself? Thanks a lot :)
@@ultimatekayaks6499 the erg - I mean the one where you can really paddle both arms with the spinning wheel at the end. I am looking for a kayak fitness machine to keep me in shape inbetween whitewater holidays :)
@@laikmiandu there are lots of companies sell these. This is the one we make ourselves but we don't ship internationally. Dansprint and Kayak Pro are two of the most popular.
@@ultimatekayaks6499 ok, thanks for the info, I checked both companies and those 2 kayak ergometers are a bit too pricy for me. I could not find a price for your erg on your homepage. Is it the same price range?
Hi Corne, the machine we use is our own design. However Nelo make a similar machine which you can order direct from them. paddle-lab.com/nelo-power-house_pre_order.html
Wow, thank you for your direct explanations, demonstrations and the exercises afterwards (apart from the hip touch pressup - you are gifted) I have tried punching and imagining a square between my paddle and my chest. This makes far more sense.
Excellent. Thank you from NC.
Wow Ivan, that is an area I can see I need to do a lot of work and hopefully a lot of potential improvement. Thanks yet again.
Great video Ivan. Thanks so much. Great part of technique to focus on when paddling!
Ivan you are a star. Thanks!
Another hugely helpful video. Thank you.
thanks a lot, greetings from Poland
Awesome instructions...this is golden!
Brilliant. Thx.
Great video Ivan
I've just started learning to paddle and this is awesome coaching! Got an adventure race to do in November. Thanks very much!
Good luck with your race! I am happy with 10% of your winnings….thanks! ;-)
Hi Ivan!! Thanks again for the great videos!! I wonder if you've got some examples of drills we can add to our (water) training sessions in order to enhanced and imprint these technique tips...?
Thanks so much. Just found out where all my power is going. It's going to be a long summer reteaching that top arm.
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Gold standard technique videos thanks Ivan. Could you clarify: we are looking for the beautiful J shape in our blade path. IF I rotate about an axis, my tail bone or similar and my arms are always fixed, why won't I produce a C shape or arc.
I’m finding it really hard to explain! During the first part of the pull, until the hand is at its lowest point the blade is held close to the boat (picture a swimming stroke) only when the hand gets to that low point does it begin to mouth away from the boat.
Catching the series a little late. Immensely helpful tutorials. The weakest part of my stroke is the catch because I still punch forward with my upper arm. It's a bad habit I'm trying to break.
Never too late!!
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Ivan,
Thanks very much for the help from these videos and your other ones.
I refer to the techniques offer when paddling. Very clear.
One question, I notice some strong paddlers seen to have a slight infinity shape, of the hands or paddle center, at the shift switches across the body. In your video you explain the necessity of the locked to hand to the opposite shoulder. So rather would the drop of the top hand be allowed from the compression from the shoulder to the opposite hip and the exit of the paddle?
Or (+?) Should the hands always maintain the same horizontal plane as they cross the centerline.
Maybe answered here:
8:15 - 8:30 & 9:20 - 9:29
Compared to:
9:40 - 10:05 + 11:00 & 11:50 -12:06
Not referencing
12:25 - 12:40
Was she attempting to hit you on the head with the paddle? 10:22?
Thanks again for all your hard work in producing these vids.
:Dennis in Bellingham, WA
Ivan, would you consider addressing the paddle feathering and the wrist movement to accommodate it? What angle do you recommend for beginner paddlers? How should it develop as they make progress? Thank you for this excellent coaching series!
Perhaps this is something we could cover in a future video. If you are having to consciously use wrist movement then then probably reducing feather is a good idea. ALL movements in this should feel natural.
Some very well respected coaches advocate a zero feather and for compelling reasons. I am an old dog though and new tricks are often a step too far for me. "Standard" feather has reduced from 90 degrees to 60 over the years and I can see it reducing further. As a beginner I would go with comfort over anything else. If you really struggle with any angle at all then don't be shy of trying left handed. I am right handed in life but left feathered in paddling.
Wow, thank you so much Ivan. Terrific videos. I've been trying to work out what feather to use and tried reducing it from about 45 degrees to -10 a couple of days ago after realising I didn't have to rotate the paddle if I did this. However I took a swim after messing up a support stroke after about 5 minutes and changed the angle to around +10. It felt a lot better after another hour of paddling. I noticed I still have to rotate the paddle a tiny bit though so might swap it to zero as suggested above. I'm 52yrs old and like the idea of reducing wear and tear in my wrists. In your first video you mentioned you might do a video on the foot strap. I gather these sort of straps and pull bars can give additional stability. I have an old second hand boat with pedals so might try to add some kind of strap. I wonder if it might even make it possible to roll my racing K1 but imagine stopping the roll might be the biggest challenge.@@ultimatekayaks6499
Thank you very much for these valuable tips. Let me ask, however, about one additional aspect. Namely, what about the position of the wrist? I have noticed that there can be quite a bit of variation in that regard. Some people have the wrist well bent so that the wrist moves under the shaft and sort of leads the way of the movement of the top hand. Others position their wriste behind the shaft. What would be the correct positioning of the wrist?
For me the wrist would be straight. It just reduces the risk of potential injuries.
Thank you!
Hi Ivan, one thing I continue to struggle with is dropping the top arm (strangely just the left) at the end of the stroke. If I keep the “frame” still neither arm will move but it results in a round path of the blade. If I drop the bottom arm down by my side through the early part of the stroke to keep a straighter path prior to a wide exit then it seems my top arm has to move as well as the frame can’t alter geometry in just one place. Thoughts?
How could I relax my shoulders in my upper body while paddling every time I try to put it to the power I tend to tense up too much not too sure how to relax yet while paddling hard
Amazing videos and have helped my understanding tremendously as a newcomer to the sport. And your humor Ivan ... banana and peanut butter? (healthy choices nonetheless)
Thanks Loukia. I don’t remember the context of the banana and peanut butter but feel better knowing they are good choices!
@@ultimatekayaks6499 I think you had a little burp while making this video and you attributed it to the banana and peanut butter you had earlier - made me laugh so hard! Or your "upset" moments with your assistant on the videos - awesome work and a bit of laughter for us subscribers! I really enjoy your videos!
I got a paddle and a K1 (and surfski) at the age of 39 and wondering now why I was out of the water all my adulthood life. So, as a new paddler and a masters lady, I am wondering if you ever thought of making some videos on the common injuries in the sport?
I really enjoy your videos - thank you so much! And if you ever jump over to the US in the next years (corona-virus permitted), please do let us know, I ll fly to come see you and learn from you more!
[small correction: I was in the water swimming - but it's not the same]
@@loukialili4153 Ah, now I remember! We do come to the US occasionally, my wife is American. generally in the SF Bay Area but also go the Gorge Downwind event in Oregon, which has to be one of the best paddle gatherings in the World. Put it on your list!!
@@ultimatekayaks6499 Will do - keep the videos coming please!
Thanks for the great advice. Do you have any thoughts on what could cause your forearms to “seize” up/ cramp, particularly when you are going hard?
Watch number 6. Two options. The first is pulling too much. The second is a paddle that doesn’t work for you.
Ultimate Kayaks great thanks.
It's been a major problem for me I actually paddle surfski 6 times a week 5 times a week but I still can't learn to relax I'm trying when I go nice and slow I relax but when I pick up speed I put my car at 10 to stop and get too tight what should I do
Hey Ivan, thanks for sharing. Did you build the paddling machine yourself? If yes, can you point me to a ressource to build one myself? Thanks a lot :)
Which one are you meaning? The erg or the slider?
@@ultimatekayaks6499 the erg - I mean the one where you can really paddle both arms with the spinning wheel at the end. I am looking for a kayak fitness machine to keep me in shape inbetween whitewater holidays :)
@@laikmiandu there are lots of companies sell these. This is the one we make ourselves but we don't ship internationally. Dansprint and Kayak Pro are two of the most popular.
@@ultimatekayaks6499 ok, thanks for the info, I checked both companies and those 2 kayak ergometers are a bit too pricy for me. I could not find a price for your erg on your homepage. Is it the same price range?
laikmiandu ours are £1250 but we do not ship. I am sure the factory don’t have stock at this end of the season.
Good day what is the machine called that you are using in the video?
Hi Corne, the machine we use is our own design. However Nelo make a similar machine which you can order direct from them. paddle-lab.com/nelo-power-house_pre_order.html