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Seat Roles in the Canoe
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05:30
The Stoke Part 1: The Hinge
This video will cover the basics of the hinge in outrigger paddling.
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03:33
The Stroke Part 2: The Bottom Arm
This video covers the biomechanics and importance of the bottom arm for blade placement in the water.
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06:03
The Stroke Part 3: The Upper Arm and the Catch
This video covers upper arm positioning, injuries and how to maximize power for the catch.
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02:29
The Stroke Part 4: Blade Angle
This video discusses how to engage the blade through the water to maximize the catch and power.
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02:29
The Stroke Part 5: Legs
This video discusses leg placement and when to initiate leg drive.
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05:40
Timing In the Outrigger Canoe
This video gives an overview of timing in terms of paddle entry, application of power in the catch and exit from the stroke.
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12:03
Choosing a Paddle
In this video, Kim discusses the different components of the outrigger paddle (the t-grip, the shaft and the blade) and what variations in those components might draw a paddler to one paddle over another.