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Go Paddle - Beginning to Intermediate Kayak and sit-on-top

Kleck, Jen (Actor), Knight, Greg (Actor), Walker, TJ (Director) Format: DVD
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
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Product Description

Whether your goal is a short paddle around your local pond, a day on the lake fishing or an extended expedition, "Go Paddle" will teach you the basics necessary to safely enjoy your time on the water. Watch as instructors Jenn Kleck and Greg Knight illustrate everything from the basics of the forward stroke to capsize recovery techniques. Designed as an instructional reference, the flexibility of the DVD format allows you to easily review advanced techniques once you've mastered the basics. With "Go Paddle" you'll learn to paddle with more efficiency, comfort and most importantly: safety.

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Topics include:
Types of kayak
Launching your kayak
Appropriate clothing
Mandatory equipment
What type of paddle to use
Proper forward stroke technique
Posture
Kayak outfitting
Bracing
Steering strokes
Where to paddle
Capsize recovery

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches; 3.2 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Walker, TJ
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Color
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 30 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ May 30, 2003
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Kleck, Jen, Knight, Greg
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00009WNVC
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

Customer reviews

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NancyG
4.0 out of 5 stars A very good beginner video
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2006
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If you are just getting into kayaking and don't have someone to teach you the basics, this is a great beginner video. I would highly recommend you watch it before going out for the first time. It will save you a lot of wasted energy and effort . . . as well as give you a start on good technique so you don't learn bad habits.
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R. BOERNER
3.0 out of 5 stars BEGINNING KAYAKING - ONLY!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2006
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I am completely new to kayaking. The information that was presented was excellent - proper equipment, how to put the kayak into the water, how to get into the kayak from dock or shore, different paddle strokes, defensive maneuvers to avoid capsizing, and how to recover from capsizing. However, there was nothing on how to paddle a tandem kayak, how to deal with wakes from passing power boats or how to deal with waves in open water. Those three areas are of most concern to me and were not covered at all in the DVD. That is why I gave it a rating of 3 ***. Much of what was presented is intuitive. I may have spent the money on the DVD anyway, but I wish that I would have had a review like this one to read before I bought it.
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Judith Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for beginners like me
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2004
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I purchased this DVD after purchasing my first Kayak. I was looking for more instruction for Sit on Tops since that is what I have but still found it helpful. It covers the basics and is enjoyable. Being new to Kayaking and not having any instructional schools nearby it gave me much needed basic information. I also found their website informative. Next time I am in San Diego I may stop into their store. I recommend it for any beginner. Also for someone like me who has a sit on top, it made me consider maybe trying out the sit in type. Judy
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Jerry J. Sponburgh
4.0 out of 5 stars Beginning to Paddle
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2007
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Very informative for the beginner like myself. It shows you in great detail what you should be doing and how you should do it. I will play this over and over as a review every time I go paddling. This video is supper for any beginner.
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S. B.
3.0 out of 5 stars Some helpful information, but only for beginners.
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2008
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This video spent a lot of time on the pro's and con's of different styles and sizes of kayaks, which is certainly helpful for beginners shopping for kayaks. It also went into detail on paddling techniques -- helpful information, too. I was disappointed, however, in the way it just touched on how to re-enter the kayak using a paddle float and didn't really demonstrate the technique or the use of a rescue sling. There was not much about how to negotiate surf or wakes, either. It felt like the editors spent all their time on the first part of the video, then ran out of time to cover the rest. I would say this is a decent resource for very beginner kayakers, but not for intermediates.
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Wigbag
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for entry level kayakers!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2003
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I bought this DVD BEFORE I bought my kayak. After watching it, I was able to make an informed decision on the type of kayaking I wanted to do and the type of kayak I needed to meet my needs. In addition, it explains proper paddle and safety techniques. Once I bought the kayak and went paddling a few times, I found it helpful to watch the video again to review my paddle technique. I highly recommend you watch this video before you purchase a kayak if you are unsure of the type of kayak you want. Very informative!
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David Hildebrand
4.0 out of 5 stars Go paddle
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2008
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I thought the dvd was very informative and greatly respect even though it was very through they recommended having hands on professional instruction before one actually go kayaking.
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David McCollen
4.0 out of 5 stars A good starting point for my new sport
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2005
Being new to the world of kayaking I found this DVD to be an informative and quick place to begin. Concise and to the point, it walked me through the basics and delivered on what it promised. For those just getting into kayaking it's a bargin, especially when compared to how much a private lesson costs at my local outdoor center. If you're looking for super advanced kayaking techniques, or tips on kayak camping you're best to look elsewhere, but if you're looking to get started in this captivating sport, its as good of a resource as I've come across so far.
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