The most comprehensive and valuable book on the sport. Includes detailed illustrations, stunning photos and literary contributions from the world's most notable paddlers. Drawing on the combined 30 years experience of world-renowned paddlers and instructors, Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette, this manual covers everything from the most basic skills and concepts to the most advanced, cutting edge paddling techniques. Whatever you need, you'll find it in this essential whitewater kayaking reference. YOU'LL LEARN: To choose the right equipment The essential strokes and paddling techniques The art of reading whitewater River running techniques River safety and rescue Playboating techniques Creek boating skills Big water skills Surf kayaking technique Squirtboating, slalom and much more
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The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Kayaking is the most useful book published on the sport of whitewater kayaking. It is a very big asset to my instruction in the sport. I find the diagrams and photos in the book to be very useful when referring to different river features or techniques. The photo on shoulder safety p. 27 in chapter 3, Essentials, particularly helps in showing and explaining shoulder safety when teaching proper stroke technique. Because I teach kayaking in an academic environment, I have many analytical students that benefit from the supplemental instruction that the Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Kayaking makes available. I also use this book in the classroom when talking about river features. Each chapter is easy to understand and provide a quick reference for my students. Even through my own personal reading of this book, I have found new ways to present strokes and concepts. It offers excellent assistance to my explanation of the high brace and torso rotation. It has also helped me teach anticipation of the body and head leading into a turn or throwing down an initiation stroke for a cartwheel. After searching for and reading many books that might help supplement a whitewater kayaking class, this is the only guide that targets a range of students from beginner to advanced and aids individuals in developing their abilities in the sport. Thanks for the great product! --Martin H. Wiser, Kayaking Instructor at Utah State University
Terrific Instruction! --Toon, Editor, Kayak Session Magazine
Terrific Instruction! --Toon, Editor, Kayak Session Magazine
About the Author
World Champion kayaker, Ken Whiting is one of the most influential and respected paddlers in the world, and was recognized as such by Paddler Magazine as one of their 'Paddlers of the Century.' Ken was the 1997/98 World Freestyle Kayaking Champion, the 1998 Japan Open Champion, and a 5-time Canadian champion. Since 1998, Ken has written and produced a best-selling and award-winning series of instructional books and videos.
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I found this to be a good all-around introduction to the sport of WW kayaking, the most comprehensive I have found that actually deals with real world situations.
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Best WhiteWater instructional book,
This review is from: The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Kayaking (Paperback)
Great Book. Highly recommend. This book is like the bible for beginner paddlers looking to master whitewater. Ken Whiting is an amazing teacher. Easy to read and the pics are great.
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As with any physical activity, your body is your most important tool. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
gliding draw, moderately aggressive position, bow stall, hack sweep, backward awareness, foam pile, downstream tilt, tilted downstream, squirt boats, stern squirt, breakdown paddle, squirt boating, thigh hooks, eddy line, kayak rescue, ferry angle, active blade, hack stroke, hoof stroke, pin kit, lateral momentum, stern edges, seal launch, cockpit rim, boat scouting Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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As with any physical activity, your body is your most important tool. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
gliding draw, moderately aggressive position, bow stall, hack sweep, backward awareness, foam pile, downstream tilt, tilted downstream, squirt boats, stern squirt, breakdown paddle, squirt boating, thigh hooks, eddy line, kayak rescue, ferry angle, active blade, hack stroke, hoof stroke, pin kit, lateral momentum, stern edges, seal launch, cockpit rim, boat scouting Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Ken Whiting, Ottawa River, Kevin Varette, Tao Berman, World Championships, Mother Nature, New Zealand, Santa Barbara, Scott Docherty New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Touring and Sea Kayaking: The Essential Skills and Safety by Alex Matthews in Front Matter
- Recreational Kayaking Book: The Essential Skills And Safety (An Essential Guide) (An Essential Guide) (Essential Guides (Heliconia Press)) by Alex Matthews in Front Matter
- Whitewater Classics: Fifty North American Rivers Picked by the Continent's Leading Paddlers by Tyler Williams on page 13
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