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Old 08-22-2012, 09:06 AM   #8
taggermike
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If the surf launch and landing are really giving you trouble then practice them with no gear on your kayak. Like with any thing else, practice makes perfect, or at least better. Like others said, watch the waves for a while and study how more experienced paddlers/peddlers handle the surf. Another thing I have noticed about beginners is that they often take too long to clear the surf. Have your gear set up right, pick your time, paddle peddle hard and get the hell through the wave, in or out. The longer you stay in the surf the more likely some thing will go wrong. Give it some practice and you'll get the feel. Mike
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