THE ART OF PUNCHING THROUGH HOLES AND WAVES ON THE RIVER

In this column, professional SUP paddler and designer Dan Gavere gives us tips on how to punch through holes and waves on the river

Words: Dan Gavere / Photos: Zach Mahone

Whitewater SUP paddling introduces you to a plethora of different water features. In this article, I will explain how to face and successfully punch through waves and holes on the river. Having this skill mastered will be essential to minimizing your chances of falling and increasing your success and enjoyment on the river. Punching through waves and holes on the river starts with recognizing the angle of your board to the wave or hole. In my opinion, this is the most important factor to successfully navigating these features. This concept is similar to how you would punch through a wave on the ocean. Essentially, it is imperative that you paddle at the wave at a 90-degree angle so that you’re hitting the wave with the nose of the board and…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, SUP World Magazine 2015

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