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  KEEPING A KAYAK STRAIGHT
Tuesday 29th January 2008 at 9:17:10 PM  

asianguy
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Do you know several ways on how i could keep my kayak straight? Because lately, even if i'm trying really hard already to paddle the right manner, my kayak still seems to angle off to one side.
 
Thursday 31st January 2008 at 2:17:41 AM  

kayak4moving
Water Paddler
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why is that? are u into trying some new tricks? but anyway, here are some kayaking techniques you can consider.....
*maybe you need a longer kayak.. because longer ones have a lesser tendency to sway.
*find an aim from afar & take it as ur target.
*paddle as close as you can to your kayak.
*Never over-steer.
*little strokes are waaaay better than giant & strong ones.
 
Sunday 3rd February 2008 at 11:55:27 PM  

expedition
Water Paddler
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i also experience the same problem because my one arm is stronger than the other. thus, i sometimes veer to the same side, not keeping the kayak straight all the time.. what i do is i don't pull so hard with my stronger arm, and there! i can do a more straight paddling..

i was also taught not to go straight, but instead, to choose a spot from afar that i can aim for..

try these. hope they can help you!
 
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