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How to Paddle a Canoe: "J" Stroke vs. Canadian Stroke

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How to Paddle a Canoe: "J" Stroke vs. Canadian Stroke

294,877 views October 26, 2018 3:07

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In this short video I highlight the subtle difference between the "J" stroke and the Canadian stroke.

The "J" is very efficient but it can be hard on your wrist and forearms on a long trip. The Canadian stroke is more relaxing. Eh!

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Kevin Outdoors published this 3:07 video tutorial on October 26, 2018. It has been watched 294,877 times on YouTube.

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  • The J-Stroke and Canadian Stroke | Paddling.com paddling.com

    In simpler terms, the Canadian Stroke is just an extended J-Stroke, and in fact the original name, the Knifing J, is a better label for it. My daughter prefers the "Canadian" title, however. And so does this proud Canad…

  • Canoe Basics: The J-Stroke Paddle | The Art of Manliness artofmanliness.com

    However, despite the j-stroke not being a J, bucking a hundred years of nomenclature is beyond my powers, so j-stroke it is, and j-stroke it will stay. What this stroke cum correction really looks like is this: So How D…

  • How to Paddle a Canoe Alone Using the J Stroke: 9 Steps wikihow.com

    How to Paddle a Canoe Alone Using the J Stroke. People often think of canoeing as a two person activity, believing a canoe to be unmanageable by one person. While a full size canoe is a bit harder to handle alone than a…

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