Get the Gear

Paddles, skirt, pfd, other gear and a checklist….  Paddles Whitewater kayak paddles are usually about 180 cm long, and made of durable plastics and resins. You’ll notice that the blades are offset by 45 to 60 degrees, so you will want a quick lesson in holding the paddle with the correct grip so the blades …

Buying a Kayak

You might want to start looking at gear by going to a paddling store, perusing catalogs, or by checking out the buyers guides put out annually by the major magazines. You’ll find hundreds of different boat and gear designs. The number of styles and subtle differences in form and function can make your head spin! …

E-School

Welcome to the Performance Video eSchool. Fine tune your skills! Mountain Biking- Learn how to accelerate, ride switchbacks, release your cleats easily, and more! Drills to Improve your Mountain Biking Kayak Roll Tips- This is a small sample of what is available from our ebook on The Kayak Roll. Roll Instructor Tips Part One Roll …

All About Kayaking

Explore the world of kayaking! Get confidence and control!  From ocean surfing to inland tours, easy whitewater riffles to kayak touring, this delivers an inspiring lesson on the entire spectrum of kayaking. Learn the lingo, so you can maximize your paddling fun. Learn the strokes, so you can keep up more easily. Explore reading the …

Breakthru!

Carving up Kayak Technique DVD features two highly acclaimed videos for the price of one! This special, double feature DVD combines the Breakthru and Kayakers Edge instructional titles. Together, these videos introduce a paddler to the joys of kayaking, then demonstrate how to get the most out of the river.  (Note, the download includes only Breakthru) …

Citizens Racer Workshop

The Extra Challenge gives you access to three classic titles: The C-1 Challenge, The Citizen Racer’s Workshop, and Give us a River. No longer available on DVD, these are now free downloads or streaming (below). The C-1 Challenge is a fun, instructional video for decked canoe paddlers, with host World Champion Kent Ford. Completely covers the advantages to C-boating, …

Birth of Freestyle

 The Birth of Freestyle Kayaking DVD (order HERE) combines three classic titles: Retendo, Take the Wild Ride, and Give us a River.  For the best vintage kayaking footage, in-depth interviews with eclectic pioneers and captivating narrative, check out the exclusive documentary The Call of the River. Retendo! demonstrates and explains precision playpaddling, unlocking the secrets to cartwheels, squirt turns, and …

Paddlemonster for Kids

By Kids For Kids Ages 4 to 14 (extra feature is by parents for parents) The Paddlemonster DVD will excite kids about paddling canoes and kayaks, by showing them the possibilities and letting them hear from other kids. Kids learn the essentials (and enthusiasm) from other kids doing the teaching. Kids become paddlemonsters! Download Paddle …

In the Surf

This instructional dvd is targeted at sea kayakers, whitewater kayakers, and surfers: No matter what your paddling background, we will show you how to play the ocean swells in a kayak.  50 Minutes. DownloadStream InstantlyBuy DVD Chapter contents:Pick a Boat- understand the advantages of each type of kayak design.Orient and Ride- How to control your …

Performance Sea Kayaking

Join world renowned and experienced instructors as they explain the important elements of paddling strokes, rescues, and trip preparation for sea kayaking. These are the kayaking tips and techniques that help you improve.  Kayak technique is easy!  See paddling skills demonstrated by some of the best paddlers in the world. Learn the essence of paddling …