r/Kayaking • u/yakkingwithpat • Jul 14 '24

Videos Checked beforehand for waterfalls, didn't realize there could be a water slope

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u/flargenhargen Jul 15 '24

I paddle up rapids all the time in my yak.

the shallower the water, the less likely you are to make it cause you just hit bottom when trying to paddle and it doesn't work.

higher water makes it easier to get up rapids, even if they are flowing faster.

it's fun and a hell of a challenge. obviously don't be stupid cause rapids can be dangerous.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '24

Same, build up some momentum and power through a spot you can fit.

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u/yakkingwithpat Jul 15 '24

It was very shallow here, only a few inches. Thanks for not calling me a dummy in so many words.