How to Steer and Paddle a Canoe : How to do a J Leaning Stroke in Canoeing
Learn the J leaning stroke and why it’s so valuable for flatwater canoeing in this free outdoor extreme sports video from our kayak and canoe expert.
Expert: Bruce Lessels
Contact: www.kayaklesson.com
Bio: Bruce Lessels is president and co-founder of Zoar Outdoor, a full-service outdoor center in western Massachusetts offering camping, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and fly fishing.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
Duration : 0:2:37
you are stupid! …
you are stupid! stop copying videos from voyspace
Also quite useful …
Also quite useful in white-water canoeing….
Kneeling is the …
Kneeling is the best position for the back. You can go all day in the kneeling position and not hurt your back. If you sit with your knees up in the boat, then you’ll have a sore back for sure.
It helps you turn …
It helps you turn the canoe is the simple answer. But it also teaches you balance, and to become comfortable with the canoe moving around (tipping) under you.
Why do we want to ” …
Why do we want to “J-lean?” What’s the purpose?
It is excellent …
It is excellent exercise for the whole body.
I bet this hurts …
I bet this hurts the back after awhile