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Kayaking is a funny sport because anyone can do it. Over the past 10 years I have put thousands of beginners on the water, and instinctively they can move the boat forward. With a little instruction they can move the kayak right, left, and back. After about 30 minutes they feel like they have accomplished control over the vessel.
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I have been planning kayak trips for 9 years now and it took me a couple of years and many hard paddles to completely understand and apply this method to trip planning.
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Kayaking is a low impact sport that one can do for a lifetime. Although there are a few over use injuries that can be avoided, personally I want to kayak for as long as possible, so avoiding injuries is very important to me.
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The forward stroke is used the most when kayaking, so learning correct technique can provide you the confidence to paddle farther with less effort. Practicing proper technique can help avoid over use injuries which occur when a movement is continuously preformed in a way that is not in line with your body's ergonomic movements.
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