Kayak Session Magazine

PREPARING FOR COMPETITION

“HOW CAN YOU PREPARE FOR SUCH A COMPETITION? WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO WIN, AND HOW DO BEST KAYAKERS PLAN THEIR RIDES? “

With the upcoming World Championships, all eyes are looking at the HPP whitewater course in Nottingham, England. Specifically, the focus is on the Twin Waves feature, where the best freestylers will be fighting for the title of World Champion this June.

HOW CAN YOU PREPARE FOR SUCH A COMPETITION? WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO WIN, AND HOW DO THE BEST KAYAKERS PLAN THEIR RIDES?

For most, preparation for the World Championships started a long time ago. Most paddlers work on a two-year cycle, but

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