Whitewater Kayaking is the most comprehensive and valuable book about the sport. It draws on the combined 30+ years experience of world-renowned paddlers and instructors, Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette, and covers everything from the most basic skills and concepts to the most advanced, cutting edge paddling techniques.
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“Ken’s done it again… like the paddle, helmet or PFD, this book is an essential for every boater!” -- Eugene Buchanan, Editor, Paddler Magazine.
“Terrific Instruction!” -- Toon, Editor, Kayak Session Magazine
“Terrific Instruction!” -- Toon, Editor, Kayak Session Magazine
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Ken is one of the most infuential and respected paddlers in the world, and was recognized by Paddler Magazine as a Paddler of the Century.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have for any kayaker,
This review is from: Whitewater Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide (Paperback)
I got this book as a gift when I was already a solid Class III-IV kayaker, and I was still able to learn a lot to help me improve my paddling. Ken goes into great detail on everything from river features, to basic strokes, advanced creeking and playboating to multi-day trips. This is the one book that any whitewater kayaker (of any skill level) should own. Also, if you've never been in a kayak in your life, but are interested in getting into the sport...buy this book first.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good starter book for a beginner.,
This review is from: Whitewater Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide (Paperback)
I read this book while learning to roll. Recently, I just tackled my first to runs of the lower Ocoee in Tennessee. This book was a good guide and supplement to my training. It's pretty comprehensive - great for a beginner. And I still reference it now that I'm working on improving my strokes and water recognition. In all, the book was well worth it.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book,
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This review is from: Whitewater Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide (Paperback)
Covers a lot of bases (safety, river reading, gear, rolls etc) and also things you head people talk about but may never try (e.g. squirt boating). Good to read around WW kayaking especially if you can't be in the water as much as you'd like. Of course no substitute to tuition and practice.
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gliding draw, stern pivot turn, bow pivot turn, back deck roll, boof stroke, bow stalling, playboating moves, foam pile, squirt boaters, stern squirt, downstream tilt, squirt boating, squirt boats, breakdown paddle, upstream momentum, stern underwater, kayak upright, tilted downstream, initiation stroke, buoyancy energy, active blade, ferry angle, eddy line, stern pry, bow underwater Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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gliding draw, stern pivot turn, bow pivot turn, back deck roll, boof stroke, bow stalling, playboating moves, foam pile, squirt boaters, stern squirt, downstream tilt, squirt boating, squirt boats, breakdown paddle, upstream momentum, stern underwater, kayak upright, tilted downstream, initiation stroke, buoyancy energy, active blade, ferry angle, eddy line, stern pry, bow underwater Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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