hi i’m a fairly good flat waterr kayaker,and want to get into white water,what sort of things should i look out for when paddling white water. i have all the equipment tow lines helmet, throw lines ect. but how should i approch the white water? any info would be great thanks.
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February 27th, 2010 @1:56 am
Study the water. Learn how to follow the ‘black current’. Learn the ‘lines’ in a rapids. Watch what other boaters do…learn from their successes or mistakes. Don’t boat alone. Best advice; attend a kayak school or classes. Join a local group.
March 1st, 2010 @10:54 am
The best thing to do is go at it as often as possible in as many different rivers as possible. You could always go on a kayak clinic to get you into whitewater?
March 4th, 2010 @6:14 pm
Even if you have a lot of experience in flat water, go take whitewater lessons. Or at least join a club where other paddlers can help mentor you. Your biggest challenge moving from flat water to whitewater is going to be getting in and out of eddies from the main current. Paddling through small rapids is easy in comparison if you stay relaxed. Getting in and out of eddies will require you to tilt the kayak on edge. While learning this, you will get tripped up and will flip over a bit (and it may inspire you to learn to roll). Having an instructor nearby will make thing safer and less frustrating.
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