Super slow motion overview of technique by Dave Kalama
Conserving energy, maximizing stroke, honing effective technique. We all work on these a lot of the time if the number of articles and how-to videos out there are any evidence. When we can’t get to a clinic, it’s terrific to be able to access local coaching and online video tips.
Then it comes to getting on the water and paddling. Often, we prep for a race and discover that we’re working our hardest and giving it all with high RPMs and effort – but it just doesn’t feel FAST!
Dave Kalama looking strong mid Ka’iwi Channel (photo by 808Photo.me)
Distressed Mullet recently posted a very short and “to the point” video with some tips from Dave Kalama (now just a few days after his 6th place solo finish in the 2014 M2O against paddlers 2-3 decades his junior – Yay Dave!) The video is below and well worth taking a couple of minute to internalize Dave’s simple, but not obvious, message. “Go slow to go fast.”
That has been good advice. years ago we were heli skiing with a renowned heliski guide. Conditions were AWFUL. Breakable ice crust one ski wide. He floated as I floundered. I asked how do you do it. In best German accent he replied—“you go slow to go fast!”