Playboating is playing down a river, moving the kayak in different directions, for more fun. Learning these skills also enhances boat control needed for harder rivers.
Here’s some videos to get you started Learning to Playboat.
The 5 Golden Rules of Whitewater Kayaking by Boyd Ruppelt
Whether you’re just getting into whitewater kayaking or you’re a long time river veteran and looking to raise your paddling game, these 5 golden rules are the fundamentals to get you there. I don’t necessarily think these are all inclusive, but when someone asks me what are the most important technique concepts for getting started in kayaking, these are the 5 Golden Rules for whitewater kayaking technique that come to mind:
1. Good Posture
2. The Paddler’s Box
3. Separation of Upper and Lower Body Movements
4. Where The Head Leads, Your Body Will Follow
5. Charging Arc and Vectors
Read the complete article on Jackson Kayak
And take it further with Quadrants 3-dimensional-edge-control.
Stephen Wright – Learn to Freestyle Kayak Series
#1 Vertical Force
#2 Edge Control
#3 Horizontal Spinning
#4 Lean Clean
