How To Kayak Waterfalls Part 2 - Freefall Skills

Kayaking waterfalls is one of the most feared, respected, and oddly underestimated feats you can do in whitewater kayaking. It blows my mind how many people step up to their first waterfalls with little more than a roll and some courage. The purpose of this video series is to get you started on the right track. (Please keep reading below)

In addition to the tips described in this video, I strongly recommend practicing to find what works best for you on smaller waterfalls before trying to step it up to larger ones. Only step up in small increments and don't assume this is all inclusive information for making waterfall kayaking safe. The reality is that even though we minimize risk by practicing skills and setting appropriate safety, waterfall running is never truly safe. There are many more skills and technical details that I did not include in this video. Gradually practice on waterfalls before stepping up to bigger ones, and always be conservative when assessing your own skills. Never run waterfalls without proper equipment, safety, access, or practice and please huck responsibly!

This is an introduction to waterfall freefall techniques.