How to do Large Air Loops! by stephenwright | Mar 8, 2010 | Intermediate Moves, JK UniversityThe air loop is probably the single most-attempted trick in playboating these days. And with good reason! It’s the easiest way to get your kayak in the air, and doing a front-flip just feels awesome. Even though other tricks are more complicated or harder, the...
How to Air Blunt by Dane Jackson | Mar 8, 2010 | Beginner Moves, JK UniversityHow to Air Blunt (QuickTime, 2.1 MB)
How to Wave Wheel by stephenwright | Mar 8, 2010 | Beginner Moves, JK UniversityThe wavewheel is a fun way to enjoy any size wave train on your way down the river. It’s basically a downriver cartwheel thrown using the energy of the waves, which makes for a good time! The wave will actually help you push the bow down, so you don’t need...
How to Hand of God Rescue! by stephenwright | Mar 8, 2010 | Beginner Moves, JK UniversityIn my opinion, the single most important and life-saving rescue skills in whitewater kayaking is also one that you won’t learn from an SRT class, or from most other safety-related courses. The “Hand of God” rescue is one of the most under-taught, but important rescue...
Reactionary Waves by ericjackson | Mar 4, 2010 | Beginner Moves, JK Universityare those that are angled from the shore out towards the middle of the river and downstream. They are like little (or big) deflectors that work hard at keeping you away from shore and try to steer you right down the middle of the river. When you want to get to an eddy...
Bombproofing Your Roll by ericjackson | Mar 4, 2010 | Beginner Moves, JK UniversityLearn how to perform a basic kayak roll Everybody rolls over- You want to be one of those people who rolls back up each time, like Clay Wright. Hi boaters, Let’s learn how to Bomb proof your roll! Anybody can have a bombproof roll.- Just like you learned how to...
How to Air Blunt by Dane Jackson | Jan 31, 2010 | Beginner Moves, JK UniversityHow to Air Blunt (QuickTime, 2.1 MB)
Freestyle Fundamentals, Part 2: Edge Control by Will Richardson | Nov 7, 2007 | Beginner Moves, JK UniversityBy Stephen Wright INTRO– As with any skill in life, all freestyle kayaking can be broken down into small, fun patterns of body movement. I think about all freestyle kayaking based on 3 FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS, which combine to do everything including enders, stern...
How to McNasty by Will Richardson | Oct 2, 2007 | Advanced MovesBy Dane Jackson How to McNasty (QuickTime, 2.3 MB)
Dane at Rock Island on July 5, 2004 by Will Richardson | Jul 5, 2004 | Advanced MovesView video of Dane at Rock Island (2.7 MB, Windows Media Player 9 Required) Cable or DSL Strongly Recommended EJ
The Phonics Monkey- Kayak Instruction Video and “how to” by Will Richardson | May 17, 2004 | Advanced MovesYou can say that the TV kids watch has no effect on their behavior, but why then would somebody name a move after a Southpark Episode? “The Phonics Monkey”. No different than the effect fast food has on us as I named my “McNasty” with the help...
The Phoenix – Kayak Instruction Video by Adam Chappell | Jan 1, 1970 | Advanced MovesSometimes, being silly is the best way to be creative. The Phoenix is a perfect example of that. “Hey look, I am floating into the hole upside down.” Then that turns into, hey look, I can get my stern out of the water while upside down in the Fun. Then...
