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Thanks! I use an Eddyline Skylark

I am a bit of a perfectionist. I spent a year studying camera movement and lighting before I uploaded my first video. But someone recently told me it’s better to get things done than to make these perfect. I’ll be uploading another video soon!

Willow Beach Marina

@@KyleBarton Hey thank you.

Yeah I know. I was tired and not paying attention to the kayak - and I put way too much focus on the cameras haha. I’m actually going to take a few paddling classes from @DesertAdventuresinArizona so I can learn how to hold the paddle right side up, and eventually how to roll the kayak.

Yes, overnight parking is permitted at Willow Beach.

I like your technique much more than what I was shown. I’ve taken some ancient survival pointers from the local kayaking tour guides. They just use rocks and the river to clean their dishes. I thought my biodegradable soap would be ok, but I imagine the ground to act as a filter is a better option for the water quality.

@@KyleBarton i was about to comment this same thing ! haha but we all learn that eventually honestly. I kayak camp often and i just use the river water to clean any visible food off then rinse in clean water never have gotten sick or any thing. ( and i kayak in muddy water ) GREAT video btw i want to make some like this :) i am super jealous of that crazy clear water

@Bungler me too. I don't use anything else.

It was during the week. I agree on too many people, especially since someone stole my JBL clip at the marina as I was pulling up my car to retrieve the kayak 😂

There are shuttle services with a kayak include if you want to launch at Hoover Dam. I believe they leave from a location in Las Vegas. As far as Willow Beach Marina there are kayak rentals on site. You can rent them for a day or for multiple days for camping.

Thanks for the nice comment. I was part of the Newport Aquatic Center adult rowing team and I participated in the 30-mile Catalina Crossing Race.

@@KyleBarton Your paddle is upside down. Your paddle stroke & form is poor. You over loaded your craft. Some classes would be beneficial.

@@smokeydog6311 Holy crap you are right. I am holding it upside down through quite a bit of that footage. At 12:40 the paddle is back to being right side up. I must have been paying way to much attention to the GoPro. The kayak was very overloaded as it was my first time taking camera gear outdoors, and this is how I learned I need a 16ft kayak for these types of adventures. The fatigue afterwards was extreme. My previous coached experience is on a 6-person outrigger canoe with a single paddle. I tried to sign up at the Las Vegas Rowing Academy but they want a minimum of $400 a month for 1-2 days a week. I plan on making it to their $25 demo weekends in the meantime while I negotiate the funding.

@@smokeydog6311 It turns out the Las Vegas Rowing Academy has a 2-day rowing class coming up next weekend for $25 and I am now signed up! I previously waited for one for 6 months and gave up trying. So your timing is excellent. Thank you for that.

@@KyleBarton Look into a whitewater kayak class such as Otter Bar Lodge, etc. Don't think you will find as much benefit from Rowing as that's a different technique. Lean forward at the waist. Do not recline while paddling. Your foot pegs should be adjusted so that your knees/upper thighs make firm contact with underside of deck & you can push tail bone into seat backrest. These are important control contacts. Insert paddle blade into water at less of a vertical angle. Hold paddle slightly below shoulder height. Slight bend at elbows. Rotate your torso from the shoulders left/right vs. using elbows. Elbows should not bend much throughout paddle stroke. If arms begin to burn, you may not be rotating torso enough. Gently plant the paddle blade into the water. Try not to splash or disturb the water. Wait split second for bubbles to disperse so blade will "stick", pull yourself forward, repeat. Hold paddle shaft firmly in right hand, relaxed in left. After the right blade exits the water, rotate right hand up, while allowing paddle shaft to rotate in left hand as the left blade prepares to slice cleanly into the water. Right hand assumes normal position as it moves forward & you prepare right blade to enter water. This technique builds power & will cut fatigue in half or better. Lean downstream when approaching obstacles. This tilts the bottom of the boat upward & allows the current to flow under the hull instead of rolling you over. I like a 17+ foot hull in the 22"-24" wide range with a shallow arch design. Eddyline makes a nice boat, but I prefer Current Designs. Keep a bilge pump on the deck in front of you. Try to load the bulk of your heavy gear on bottom of boat to keep center of gravity low. Do NOT learn to rely upon a rudder. Rudders are to assist during abnormal weather conditions only. Good luck.

Thanks man! The large table is the Helinox Table One. Here’s the link: geni.us/yQGVWn The small round one is the Helinox Side Table. Here’s the link for that one: geni.us/deFoob

I'm using the Helinox Chair 2 Rocker. Its a combination of the Helinox Chair 2 and the Rocking Feet accessory. Here are the links: Chair 2 - geni.us/WBBQY Rocking Feet - geni.us/7IsAvHd

You don't need any permits to launch out of Willow Beach like I did. Permits are only required if you want launch at Hoover Dam to paddle downriver.

Thanks!

Glad you enjoyed

Thanks! The GoPro mount used is the Kayacam GoPro version by Kayalu. Here's a link where you can order it from their site: www.kayalu.com/secure_server/kayalu/kayacam-gph-camera-mount-for-gopro-hero-all-models-p-297.html

The sandals in the video are the Teva Men’s Universal Trail Sandals in Black. They go up to size 14, but I wear the 11 and I’m a size 12. Here’s a link for 30% off anything at Teva’s website if you want to try some: click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CZ/wI*eNv08&offerid=618232.7&type=3&subid=0

@@KyleBarton Hello Kyle thank you so much for the link to the teva sandals. I really need to try to get a pair of them. I really do appreciate your help buddy. You and your family have a happy 4th of July weekend and holiday and please be safe out there. Again thank you so much I really appreciate your help.

I did!

It really is!

Lol

I appreciate the kind words! 🙏

Thanks so much!!

Thanks 💯

Thanks man! 🙌

Yes, there’s a small logo on the visible side and a full size logo on the side facing me.

Your paddle is definitely the wrong way. Shallow side goes in the water first.

I love it! It’s the Eddyline Skylark. It weighs only 41 pounds.

At times looks like your flying I been looking at the eddyline bet they are efficient and require less effort

Thanks! The Arizona Hot Springs are accessible via paddle or hike. I’m heading out to the same place tomorrow morning to film the hiking version.