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Catch Every Eddy Surf Every Wave
©1995 261 pages
Tom Foster
Everything from reading whitewater to group dynamics are
covered in this whitewater paddling instructional. Canoes, C1s and
kayaks are covered, much of it without reference to the type of boat or
paddle used. Other chapters discuss specifics to each craft.
Rescue techniques and rolling is also covered in depth. This is a
comprehensive book from which everyone can learn something. |
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Playboating Moves & Training
©2000 Eric Jackson 80 pages
Learn freestyle playboating from the
man who has won more World Championships, by far, than anyone else -
Eric Jackson. This book describes the boat, paddle and body
positions and discusses linking moves and composing competition
routines. |
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Rolling a Kayak
©2007 88 pages Ken Whiting
Ken Whiting provides a clear, concise guide
to learning and perfecting the kayak roll. Written for both
whitewater and sea kayakers, this book provides novice kayakers with
foundational skills and step-by-step instructions for the standard
kayakrolls, such as C-to-C, Sweep, and Pawlata rolls. |
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Recreational Kayaking
The Essential Skills and Safety
©2007 96 pages Ken Whiting
This easy to read guide makes paddling fun
and safe for both new and developing paddlers. Choosing the right
equipment, understanding important issues before hitting the water,
essential strokes and paddling techniques, getting the most out of your
kayak, safety on the water, and much more are covered. |
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The Playboater's Handbook II
©2002 215 pages Ken Whiting
This handbook covers the full scope of freestyle kayaking with the help
of elite freestyle paddlers including Corran Addison, Steve Fisher,
Tyler Curtis, and, of course, Ken Whiting. |
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Squirt Boating and Beyond -
Snyder 235 pages - ©2001
Written by the famous Jimi Snyder and illustrated by the
late William
Nealy, this is an excellent book. Jimi's extensive
squirt experience combined with Nealy's clear and entertaining drawings
make this an excellent instructional book about the elite practice of
squirting. In addition to the instruction, he's included history as
well as interviews with the early pioneers of this sport: Jesse
Whittemore, Jeff Snyder, Eric Lindberg, Jeff Schnelle, and Trip Kinney. |
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Wherever Waters Flow - A Lifelong Love
Affair with Wild Rivers
©2006 Doug Woodward hardcover 272 pages
From naive misadventures in a wooden canoe in the 1950's to
introducing Jimmy Carter to kayaking and the wild beauty of the
Chattooga; from family adventures on remote arctic rivers, to
advising and stunt work for the film, Deliverance, this book is
an entertaining and well-documented collection of stories from a
lifetime of paddling comradery. |
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Whitewater Paddling Strokes and Concepts
©2000 Eric Jackson 80 pages
Former Olympian and many time World Freestyle Champion Eric Jackson
teaches 13 strokes, 8 techniques, and drills to improve the skills of
kayakers. |