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Sea Kayak Strokes is a concise manual for learning and improving paddling skills. Alderson s tips will help you paddle faster and with less effort, turn your kayak with greater ease, and keep your head above water using quick and effective bracing techniques. Alderson describes how the forces of wind and water affect directional control of a kayak, providing information on how to choose the most effective stroke at the right time. You won t have to struggle in the wind if you use the strokes that let the wind do some of the work for you. Learn to save your energy and keep your kayak moving when waves and current are trying to push you around. Sea Kayak Strokes is a teaching and learning guide with sensible text and clear illustrations an invaluable resource for paddlers and instructors.

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  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books (May 15, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1894765850
  • ISBN-13: 978-1894765855
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #584,516 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Proficient Practice Prepares for Perfect Paddling, October 26, 2009
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Clear instructions and practice exercises promote useful muscle memories for specific strokes and stoke combinations. Includes clear step by step exercises to do while in the boat for learning to roll, which I use for practice and as warm-ups for both muscles and mind. Sometimes the small tips are most useful and this book has many of them; refining your grip or where to look during maneuvers for stability are among the tips that help fine tune your paddle technique. Paddle strokes move the boat, better strokes move the boat better. A very good book on an essential skill.
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3.0 out of 5 stars There are better books out there on this topic, September 11, 2009
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Not to criticize this book, but there are better offerings out there.

Kayak Handling by Pesda Press is the definitive book on this subject.
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