Paddling Technique |
Kayak |
Kayaking uses the same muscles as canoeing, the arms are kept straight and the power
comes from the upper legs and lower back. The paddle is anchored
in the water and the kayak is pulled to the paddle as shown in the photo below.
Liam demonstrates the low angle stroke used by most recreational paddlers at
the left. In the photo at the right he demonstrates the more aggressive high angle
stroke. The high angle stroke follows the keel line of the kayak and it propels
the kayak in a straighter line. |
