Steep Creek Skills presented by Liquidlogic is available now.
Join Shane Benedict as he provides the most in depth creek boating instructional video available today. Follow along team Liquidlogic as they make their way down the Green River Narrows breaking down each rapid and the techniques used to safely navigate them. The athletes in this video have over 2000 runs combined down the Green River Narrows. There is no other source like this available on the market today. As a bonus, whitewaterinstruction.com has completed the first virtual guide to the green, which is included in the extras. Every rapid every ledge every mile is covered on this double feature DVD.
Topics covered but not limited to:
Boofing
Dealing with Rocks
Precision
Paddle Awareness
How to Run Waterfalls
Escaping from Holes
Slides
Seal Launch
And much much more
No matter how you cut it, slides are tons of fun. There are all types of slides, and while some are big and scary, many are not. Regardless of whether you are having a blast on some mellow slides or trying to set a world speed record on something large there are a few techniques which will help you ensure success. Watch below as Shane helps us out with some basic slide technique:
We caught up with Doctor David Lorczak to discuss the benefits of proper outfitting and posture to promote a long and healthy kayaking career. In Dr. Lorczak’s opinion the advancements in the Bad-Ass outfitting allows the kayaker to maintain better posture while allowing slight movement of the lower torso. This movement is key to maintaining a healthy spine in a sport that is brutal to that area of the body. Have a listen to Dr.Lorczak as he explains the relationship between proper posture, good outfitting, and a healthy spine.
It doesn’t matter who you are or where you are paddling, there will always be those rapids with the power to make you shutter at the mere thought of running them. Some of them will remain that way, but as your experience and talent progress you will slowly start tickin’ em off the checklist. Fear is often what keeps you from running the rapid in the first place, and eventually what can guide you down safely to the bottom. Check it out as Shane gives a few pointers on how to conquer your nemesis. Read more…
The seal launch is one of those skills that you probably never practice but is essential to know. Check out below as Shane gives some pointers to keep you from landing flat or on your head… Read more…
