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Kayaking & Rafting

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Mar 23, 2010

Be it the ocean, a lake or a river, there is no better way to enjoy the water and nature than by kayaking. Like all outdoor activities, being prepared and knowing how to use your equipment will help i ...

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Mar 22, 2010

Matt Preye teaches you how to make a proper Eskimo roll. An Eskimo roll is the ability to correct a kayak that is upside down. Follow these steps to do it properly: Before you roll over, bring your ...

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Mar 19, 2010

This video will show you the right and proper safety gear for kayaking. Kayak safety gear is one of the most important aspect of kayaking. The most important kayak safety gear is the life jacket. It s ...

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Dec 15, 2008

We caught up with Doctor David Lorczak to discuss the benefits of proper outfitting and posture to promote a long and healthy kayaking career. In Dr. Lorczak's opinion the advancements in the Bad-Ass ...

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Dec 15, 2008

Whitewaterinstruction.com presents a lesson on dealing with rocks from Shane Benedict. Rarely is there a line on your favorite creek which doesn't incorporate at least one ill placed rock. Dealing wit ...

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Dec 15, 2008

Whitewaterinstruction.com presents a lesson on Paddle Awareness by Shane Benedict. Rocks aren't always getting in the way of your kayak, occasionally they'll do a number on your paddle as well. That's ...

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Dec 15, 2008

No matter how you cut it, slides are tons of fun. There are all types of slides, and while some are big and scary, many are not. Regardless of whether you are having a blast on some mellow slides or t ...

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Dec 15, 2008

Shane Benedict explains key techniques to an effective boof. Everybody wants to know how to boof. The boof is, without a doubt, the most essential weapon in your creeking arsenal. There are several k ...

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Dec 15, 2008

Shane goes into detail on a specific type of boof in which the paddler comes across the drop with angle and boofs into an eddy. This post continues where Shane left off, going into more detail on the ...

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Dec 15, 2008

Mr. Shane Benedict describes the delicate balances necessary to hit that perfect boof every danged time. We are continuing from previous posts on boofing technique, adding the basic straight boof and ...