After two weeks at keeners I have realized how there are two very different types of kayaking. One, which is creek boating and the over being freestyle. Both are equally fun but different. And I have experienced mainly creek boating since my family owns a kids kayaking camp which takes kids down rivers and teaches them the basic kayaking skills that they need to go down rivers. But I am really enjoying learning a different sport you can almost say since they are both so different. I think that all this freestyle practice is really helping my roll and control over my boat. I have also began to be able to do the basic tricks, and am working up to the harder ones. I started with the lean clean, it is not an advanced skill but a basis for a lot of more challenging tricks. I believe this is a style anyone in a creek boat should learn. Not only because it is extremely fun, but it also teaches boaters great techniques to help develop a better understanding of the river.
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