The Playboater's Handbook 2 [Paperback]

Ken Whiting (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2002

The Playboater's Handbook 2 follows up on the best-selling success of the original Handbook with a completely updated look at freestyle kayaking technique. Drawing from the experience and knowledge of World Champion freestyle kayaker and instructional guru, Ken Whiting, this master reference includes almost three times as many moves as the first edition. Whether you're looking to catch your first wave, or are searching for the secrets to the most advanced play-moves like the aerial loop or Tricky Whu, this book will open up the world of freestyle kayaking to every paddler. The Playboater's Handbook 2 covers the full scope of freestyle kayaking with the help of a number of other elite freestyle paddlers, including Corran Addison, Steve Fisher and Tyler Curtis.

Editorial Reviews

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Boat designs are making it easier to paddle and Ken’s new book makes it even easier to learn -- Kevin Varette, Canadian Junior Freestyle Coach

Boat designs are making it easier to paddle and Ken’s new book makes it even easier to learn. -- Kevin Varette, Canadian Junior Freestyle Coach

Ken's done it again! Like the paddle or helmet, this book is an essential for every paddler! -- Eugene Buchanan, Editor, Paddler Magazine

Ken's done it again! Like the paddle or helmet, this book is an essential for every paddler! -- Eugene Buchanan, Editor, Paddler Magazine

Many people have advanced the sport of whitewater paddling. With The Playboater’s Handbook II, Ken Whiting stands out among them! -- Rapid Magazine, Volume 4, Issue 3, Fall 2002

About the Author

Ken Whiting, the 1997/98 World Freestyle Kayaking Champion and 5-time Canadian Champion, has won a number of international competitions including the Japan Open. He is also a highly acclaimed instructor and writer, regularly contributing to paddling magazines around the world. This book is his fifth in a series of award-winning, instructional whitewater kayaking books and videos.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Heliconia Press, Inc.; 2 edition (June 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1896980066
• ISBN-13: 978-1896980065
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,123,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK IS A MUST BUY/MUST READ, March 20, 2003

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Steve Metcalf (San Clemente, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Playboater's Handbook 2 (Paperback)

This new book takes the mystery out of moves I thought were WAY above me. THANK YOU KEN WHITING!

No one else besides Whiting has been able to disect, interpret, and present kayaking in such an informative and easy-to-understand way. It might sound melodramatic to say that this book changed my life, but it did. And if you're life's passion is playboating, your perception of paddling--after you read this book--will change forever.

Steve Metcalf, Editor-in-Chief
POWDER MAGAZINE

5.0 out of 5 stars Ken has a knack for clarity, July 24, 2011

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Edward Vassar - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Playboater's Handbook 2 (Paperback)

I bought the Ken Whiting "Playboater's Handbook II" book together with his "Playboating with Ken Whiting" video. Individually, each contains excellent explanations and visual illustrations. Together they constitute the clearest and most comprehensive whitewater kayak control training material I have found.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GET GET GET, March 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Playboater's Handbook 2 (Paperback)

I lucked into this one--got it from a friend who had a few copies from the Ottawa River Rodeo. All I can say, after getting half way through, is that I've been out in my boat more than my skis. I can't seem to stay out of the water. As we say in Washington, "our ski team has a kayaking problem."

It's tough when you can boat all year to put the booties away...Ken's new book definitely feeds the addiction. Keep up the good work Mr. Whiting, er, uh Sir Whiting. Washington thanks you.