Kayak Low Brace - How to Paddle Series

In this How to Paddle Series, Mike Aronoff demonstrates the proper technique for the low brace. The low brace is a great way to keep from capsizing your kayak. This video series is sponsored by Jackson Kayaks.

[@antcri730]

Finally! something useful, Thanks.

[@catmangrove]

So informative wow thank you. Explanations were A-1

[@siempreafavor730]

Excellent

[@Alotroladodelriokayakrosario]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:41 All-time favorite stroke: Anti-capsize stroke stops falling in kayak.
00:56 Introduction to the low brace: Back of paddle stops fall, body rotation rights kayak.
01:22 Executing the low brace: Keep elbows up, knuckles down as boat tips.
01:50 Low brace safety: Safest stroke to protect shoulders; knuckles down, paddle shaft close.
02:18 Applying low brace: Tilt kayak to wave, back paddle face hits water, keep non-water hand close.
02:47 Crucial moment: Paddle's back face stops capsizing, wave runs under kayak.
02:59 Hip snap for recovery: Push down left side, lift right side to right kayak, resume paddling posture.
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[@hitmewiththedigits]

Is it me or do old people often have better practical theory of mind?

[@Jay369]

I'm old and can confirm that my "practical theory of mind" has been acquired through many years of doing dumb sh*t. Live and learn 👌