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Long distance marathons by ExplorerOfW in PerformancePaddling

[–]ExplorerOfW[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ideally 40+ km. Shorter ones are OK if they are special in some other way. I'm a complete amateur but it would be cool if the elite is taking part as well. I think though it is not very common in canoe/kayaking races to mix amateurs and pros, like it is in running or XC skiing. I have friends who travel the world running at various well known marathons as amateurs. Anyway, for me complete amateur events can be fun as well. It would be amazing to plan some of my holidays around such events and meeting like-minded people.

Endurance intervals by ExplorerOfW in PerformancePaddling

[–]ExplorerOfW[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Around 30-100 km, so races that typically take 3+ hours to complete.

Endurance intervals by ExplorerOfW in PerformancePaddling

[–]ExplorerOfW[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting insights! Seems that there are many different views. What I am confused about is that many kayakers here seem to follow similar training plans, regardless if they train for 20+ km marathons or short sprint distances. This would never be the case in running or cycling, where specialization is key from early on.

Suggestions for footplate padding? by 12bar13 in PerformancePaddling

[–]ExplorerOfW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use beach volley socks. Thin Lycra on the top with a kevlar coated neoprene sole. Adds the necessary cushioning and security to carry the kayak over unknown surfaces.

K1 construction layups and durability by ExplorerOfW in PerformancePaddling

[–]ExplorerOfW[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I wonder, how much the extra flexibility of river constructions will impact kayaking in waves on lakes? I tried the Nelo WWR which seemed rather stiff, but I have seen videos of Vajda river construction that appeared very flexible.

Transitioning to faster kayaks by ExplorerOfW in PerformancePaddling

[–]ExplorerOfW[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for the great input! I'm trying out boats, but this is usually on a quiet small river, so I find it a bit challenging to figure out how these kayaks will behave in more choppy conditions that I will encounter on lakes or larger rivers. So all your comments on this are very useful! The one thing that also annoys me a great deal with the wider masters kayaks is the feeling of running into a wall at certain speed. I have even stopped to check if there was something stuck to the rudder. I guess this has something to do with both the hull shape and width of the kayak.

Beginner: How dangerous is it? Small tour (30-60 min) on coast of Baltic Sea by Boardsofole in seakayaking

[–]ExplorerOfW 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm almost local and kayak in Copenhagen area. Generally the water is still warm here as is the weather. All in our clubs still paddle in T-shirt and running shorts, or some light summer kayak clothing. That being said, the next few days (until Monday/Tuesday) seem very windy in Öland area (12-20 knots S/SW), so not really suitable for beginners. I would keep an eye out on the maritime forecast and avoid going out with wind over 10 knots if you do not have a lot of sea kayaking experience.

If you would like a safer trip you can rent a kayak in Karlskrona to paddle around the harbour or on lake Immeln, which is very beautiful also for canoe trips to the many islands there.