Kim Hardin
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I'm not going to lie...cartwheeling is hard. It's one of those moves that is hard to teach, hard to learn, and requires a lot of technique. It's one of those moves that you have to try and try and try until you get the "Feel" of throwing an end or two. Some people learn in flatwater first, where as others do better starting out in a hole. I, myself, learned in flatwater and it took me a little while before I could even double pump (initiate the bow and stern in flatwater). In other words, don't be discouraged. Some people get it quickly and for others it takes more time. In the process, you'll learn all about edge control, leading with head, and incorporating your core muscles into the move. Overall, you'll be a better paddler.

Here's a quick little video that breaks down how to cartwheel in a hole. Let me just say the new Project X is pretty good at cartwheeling...

In my next how-to post, I will go over a few flatwater drills that help improve edge control and get you cartwheeling!



Cheers,

Kim Russell

http://wavesport.ning.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-the-cartwheel
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  • Home
  • About
  • Schedule
  • News
  • Resume & Results
    • Biking
    • Kayaking
  • Photos
    • Biking Photos
    • Kayaking Photos >
      • Creeking Photos
      • Playboating Photos
      • Other Photos
  • Media Exposure
    • Biking
    • Kayaking
  • Articles
    • Paddling Fitness >
      • How To: Prevent Shoulder Injury and Strengthen your Shoulders for Paddling
      • How To: Recover from a Rotator Cuff Injury
      • A Paddler's Pelvis
      • How To: Kim Becker’s Top Notch Torso Tricks
      • How To: Strengthen your Core and Improve your Paddling
      • Got Lower Back Pain?
    • How-To's >
      • How To: The Spin
      • How To: The Loop
      • How To: The Blunt
      • How To: The Cartwheel
      • How To: The Bow Stall
      • How To: The Boof
      • How To: High and Low Brace
      • How To: Outfit your Creekboat
      • How To: Five Knots every Paddler should know
      • How To: Choose a Whitewater Paddle
    • Reviews >
      • In Review: The Project X 48
      • Introducing the Wave Sport Recon 70
    • Which Kayak is Right For Me?
    • Need a Mental Boost?
    • Safety First: Creeking
    • River Etiquette
  • Services
    • Sports Performance Training and Race Consultation
    • Mountain Bike Instruction
    • Kayak Instruction
    • Freelance Writing
    • Social Media and Marketing
  • Forum
  • Contact