Dynamic Lines for White Water Kayaking
With the eminent launch of G17's Genotype 2 DVD, "White Water Fundamental", Simon looks into the concepts and themes that underlie the modern dynamic paddling style.  The introduction of coaching themes, including body tension, paddle placement and the paddler's form, shapes this concept driven approach to learning progressive technique.  The development of innovative tactical comprehension with such ideals of the key stroke concept descending gradient, the use of lateral momentum and maximise turning arcs to run drops all add to the mix or what is the exciting pursuit of white water kayaking.

 

 

 

Simon Westgarth
Simon is Gene17’s founder and mission director. Don’t take that to mean he’s a desk-jockey, though, as Simon’s happiest when he’s out on the water teaching the modern dynamic paddling style for white water kayaking. Hailing from Devon, Simon’s travelled the world and visited every continent (except Antarctica!) in the search of the perfect river. Freestyler, adventure paddler and one of Europe’s most progressive coaches, he’s also made a number of critically acclaimed paddling videos. And, of course, he makes a top notch Tortiglionoi del pomodori.