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Old 04-01-2017, 01:18 PM   #2
Caseym
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Originally Posted by Mattyice View Post
I just upgraded to a PA 14 but Im getting my ass beat trying to get through the surf and its always sketchy coming back in. Ive been walking it out waist deep them hoping in and dropping the rudder and peddle drive, lets just say its a battle to try to break though the surf. And coming back in I wait as long as possible to pull up the rudder and pedal drive then hop out to catch it before I flip. Wondering if there are some techniques Im missing out on

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One thing I'll add, once you catch the wave and its pushing you in, just remember its probably going to turn you one way or another. I always had my paddle out and used it for balance and steering, but when your yak finally turns, dont fight it, just lean INTO the whitewash and youll just slide/skip along without catching an edge, high siding or flipping. Just my 2 cents.
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