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Whitewater Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide

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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.

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.

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.

The second edition with its colour illustrations and colour coding of the chapters, makes it an invaluable reference for the Whitewater kayaker.