In this How to Paddle Series, Mike Aronoff demonstrates the proper technique for the low brace. The low brace is a great way to keep from capsizing your kayak. This video series is sponsored by Jackson Kayaks.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:41 All-time favorite stroke: Anti-capsize stroke stops falling in kayak. 00:56 Introduction to the low brace: Back of paddle stops fall, body rotation rights kayak. 01:22 Executing the low brace: Keep elbows up, knuckles down as boat tips. 01:50 Low brace safety: Safest stroke to protect shoulders; knuckles down, paddle shaft close. 02:18 Applying low brace: Tilt kayak to wave, back paddle face hits water, keep non-water hand close. 02:47 Crucial moment: Paddle's back face stops capsizing, wave runs under kayak. 02:59 Hip snap for recovery: Push down left side, lift right side to right kayak, resume paddling posture. Made with HARPA AI
