Kayak Skills in a Stellar S18R G2

Working on forward stroke as always, and low brace turns, high brace turns, rolls, and re-entries.
For this kayak, I found that my best self rescue method was a under water re-entry and roll, which I call the Somersault Roll.
I used this video on my Forward Stroke page; www.kayaklakem...

[@chriskelvin248]

Solid! Boat looks like a torpedo! And gorgeous scenery too! Looks like a perfect day on the water for you!

[@TrainOrDie]

Thank you Chris! Yes, this is a fun place to paddle, rock climbing in the side canyons, hot springs here and there, great scenery.

[@mrbrattlien]

You are an inspiration to watch. I have a Boreal design Labrador. My aim the next twelve months is to be able to do the same drills.

[@TrainOrDie]

Thank you Svein. It is fun to just get out there and work on skills.

[@an30805]

Excellent demo and mad skills bruh! Thank You!

[@TrainOrDie]

Thanks buddy!

[@seoguru5826]

Thanks for the inspiration! You make it look easy.

[@TrainOrDie]

thank you!

[@maze400]

Those low brace turns are SICK!!! I assume you are working on offside rolls because you keep leading with your head on one side and not the other?

[@peteaberg1459]

Wow! Nice demonstrations! Great video! You are an inspiration to watch. Doing the re-entry under water, before you hop inside, what are you doing with your head in the cockpit? Breathing?

[@TrainOrDie]

Thank you Pete! Yes, under the cockpit, just breathing and rehearsing the moves in my mind.

[@nickwaterman]

wow

[@TrainOrDie]

thanks!

[@lachlancarkeet2886]

I’m sure you know this, but when you roll keep your sweep blade on the surface. Burying the blade is a sure fire recipe to fail.

[@raducruceana]

Hello great demo, thank you!
What do you thing betwwen S18R G2 vs S18 Expedition G2.
I want to use it at marathone races but also on several multiday trips on the sea.
Thank you!

[@TrainOrDie]

Hey Radu, thank you for your compliment! Let me give you a complete answer on this question over on the Train or Die video where you asked it.

[@michaelm800]

Have you ever try NOT to use the Rudder of the Kayak to paddle ? Whether it's any bad impact for forward stoke ?

[@TrainOrDie]

Michael, almost always I prefer not to use the rudder when I paddle. For instance, with my Stellar S18 (ruclips.net/video/WAvshMXpAek/видео.html) I almost never use the rudder, it's hull tracks just fine. I find that a tandem kayak loaded heavy needs the rudder most of the time. This kayak, S18R, definitely needs the rudder as it's hull design just will not track or hold a line.