Top 5 Kayaking Mistakes | Don't Learn these Lessons the Hard Way!

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Everyone makes mistakes when learning how to kayak. In this video we talk about the top 5 mistakes that new kayakers make, and how to avoid making them!

Gear I have tested and recommend:

Paddles:
Aqua-bound Shred (whitewater) https://tidd.ly/3HRZCyq
Aqua-bound Manta Ray Carbon 2-piece (rec/touring) https://tidd.ly/3jND8qB

PFDs:
NRS Chinook PFD (fishing) https://tidd.ly/3XodlTv
NRS Zen PFD (whitewater) https://tidd.ly/3Yy7yMk
NRS Odyssey PFD (Touring and Rec) https://tidd.ly/3xcsXih

Dry Gear / Layers:
NRS Flux Drytop https://tidd.ly/3KfoYcH
NRS Riptide Splash Jacket https://tidd.ly/40Kf0pi
NRS Axiom Dry Suit https://tidd.ly/3YGUSmg

Jackets:
Cotopaxi Fuego Down Hooded Jacket https://www.cotopaxi.com/products/fue...

Shirts:
NRS Silkweight Long-Sleeve Shirt - Mens https://tidd.ly/3DVrNva
NRS Guide Short Sleeve Shirt https://tidd.ly/3YIa6XV

Pants:
NRS Benny Board Shorts https://tidd.ly/3lrG78z

Footwear:
NRS Boundary Boot https://tidd.ly/3DXamKT
Astral PFD Sandal https://tidd.ly/3xjPtWI

Sunglasses
Wiley X Outdoor Sunglasses https://bit.ly/3NtJQKR

Other Paddling Gear
NRS WRSI Current Helmet https://tidd.ly/40EUkiB
NRS Drylander Shock Cord Sprayskirt https://tidd.ly/3YHTaBD
Surf Ears Ear Plugs https://bit.ly/3AbMl1y
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Rapid Pure Purifier https://amzn.to/3iuIo1C
Zoleo Satellite Communicator https://amzn.to/3kv0hOt

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0:00 Introduction
0:30 Upside Down Paddle
2:04 Drip Rings
2:46 Not Prepared to Flip
3:38 Dressed for immersion
5:15 Use a dry bag
5:47 Don't Wear Flip Flops
8:29 Getting Back On the Kayak
10:03 Bridging Your Kayak