How to Master the Front Loop in a Kayak (In Just 6 Easy Steps!
The front loop is a front flip in your kayak, often thrown in a hole, but can also be thrown downstream as a macho move, or just in flat water. The loop is an integral part of any freestyle kayaker’s playbook and is a core skill before advancing to more technical tricks such as […]
How to Boof a Kayak like a Pro
One of the most important and most commonly used moves in kayaking is the Boof. But what is it? Boofing is the act of pulling yourself over a feature on a river, by pulling your bow up and keeping it on top of the surface of the water. Why do you need to learn to […]
How to super-charge your kayaking ability!
Flatwater practice… the words probably fill most of us with a slight feeling of dread! Or at least with a distinct lack of enthusiasm! What if we’ve all got it wrong though? What if flatwater training could prove to be a powerful antidote for one of our ugliest, unspoken issues as paddlers: the crude […]
How to Start Whitewater Kayaking – 4 Simple Things You Must Know
Have you ever wondered how to start Whitewater Kayaking? Whitewater Kayaking can be an impressive but intimidating sport. Waterfalls and powerful currents can be dangerous for those that don’t know what they are doing but can be a natural playground for those that do. Our sport is one of the best ways to get out […]
How to become a sponsored athlete
The question on many young kayakers’ minds as they watch their heroes send creeks around the world… How do you get sponsored as a whitewater kayaker? Sponsorship is a partnership between an athlete and a company that aims to raise awareness of the brand or products. There are many things that a company […]
The Ultimate Guide To Whitewater Kayaks
A lot of thought goes into boat design and increasing the performance of whitewater kayaks. Because of this, there are also a lot of confusing terminologies that are thrown around the river bank. This guide will give you an overview of the different aspects of a whitewater kayak and provide you with the information to […]
Whitewater Kayaking Tips: 10 Easy Tips to Drastically Improve Your Whitewater Kayaking
Everyone has room to improve when it comes to whitewater kayaking. Even the professionals in the sport are looking at ways they can improve their skills. But for the average Joe, what are the best ways to improve your Whitewater Kayaking? There are many ways to improve your whitewater kayaking skills, but there is nothing […]
How to choose a spraydeck
The Spraydeck (or sprayskirt) is one of the most fundamental pieces of Kayaking equipment, especially for whitewater kayaking. But how do you choose the right one? Choosing a suitable spraydeck can be confusing. For most whitewater paddlers, a neoprene spraydeck will be the best choice. The two main types to choose between are rand […]
