White Water Kayaking by Olli Grau

White Water Kayaking by Olli Grau

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Summary

Talks about white water kayaking. This work includes the developments in kayak design and technique, learning style and psychology, and the scientific approach to kayaking. It is orientated at the learning curve of paddlers.

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White Water Kayaking by Olli Grau

This is an instructional book about white water kayaking. Olli Grau is one of today's leading kayaking experts and, in this book, he draws a blueprint for learning kayaking safely and successfully. He includes the latest developments in kayak design and technique, learning style and psychology, and the new scientific approach to kayaking. The book's unconventional structure is orientated at the learning curve of paddlers. Beginners can follow chronologically; experts can immediately find useful and interesting tips for their particular stage of paddling development. Concentric learning techniques are used in areas of white water anatomy; tactics & manoeuvres; technique; tricks and headwork. The book offers knowledge for every class of white water: flat water - this work helps you learn the basic techniques; Moving water; class 1 - it helps you learn the basic tactics and manoeuvres; White water; class 2-3 - learn to judge moderately difficult white water and how to put all the basics together for a successful run; Extreme white water; class 4-5 - paddling at your personal limit.
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ISBN 13 9783980931519
ISBN 10 398093151X
Title White Water Kayaking
Author Olli Grau
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Blue and White GmbH
Year published 2004-06-01
Number of pages 157
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.