Video-Basic Surf Kayaking Moves

Video Basic Surf Kayaking Moves

This video describes the basic maneuvers for surfing a kayak. They are really the basic moves of surfing applied to surfing a dedicated surf kayak. In the placid Northern Irish lilt dessiesurf, from youtube does an amazing job of explaining three esssentials of surfing.

  • The take-off. Straight, angled, and faded.
  • The bottom turn.
  • The top turn, faded and straight

The descriptions are very clear, and the video does a fantastic job of providing visual cues of the approach the paddler has taken to stay on the wave and in control of the ride.

This video is being added to the Basics of Surf Kayaking section of the website.