PREPARING FOR COMPETITION

In this column, Bartosz shares the magic of freestyle. More than just learning tricks, developing freestyle skills will progress your kayaking by allowing you to feel more confident on the river and more comfortable and controlled in challenging situations.

By Bartosz Czauderna

“HOW CAN YOU PREPARE FOR SUCH A COMPETITION? WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO WIN, AND HOW DO BEST KAYAKERS PLAN THEIR RIDES? “ With the upcoming World Championships, all eyes are looking at the HPP whitewater course in Nottingham, England. Specifically, the focus is on the Twin Waves feature, where the best freestylers will be fighting for the title of World Champion this June. HOW CAN YOU PREPARE FOR SUCH A COMPETITION? WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO WIN, AND HOW DO THE BEST KAYAKERS PLAN THEIR RIDES? For most, preparation for the World Championships started a long time ago. Most paddlers work on a two-year cycle, but some work on a four-year plan. They pick an upcoming competition and orientate their training around it, developing specific training plans to reach…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Summer 2022

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