Hello to season 2! A bit of a routine is forming again for longer podcast content, so I&apos;m kicking off a second season to expand on all other content being made. I will have interviews, longer pieces, and Q&A&apos;s coming up. For this one, lately I&apos;ve been thinking a lot about getting back to the basics of what got us into kayaking. For me, exploration, awesome scenery, great company, great conversation. These are all things that I&apos;ve always loved about getting out, meeting new friends or catching up with old ones while on the water. I had the chance to tag along with Kathryn and Fran on an exploration of Ebenezer Creek, and I had planned to enjoy myself, enjoy the company, the location, and maybe take a couple of photos. But when I got home, the gopro had caught more than I hoped, so I wanted to share along with some thoughts from the trip. Huge thanks to Kathryn and Fran https://www.savannahcoastalecotours.com/ If you&apos;d like to support the channel, you can do it through Ko-fi. Really huge thanks! https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipsterLuke - Kayak Hipsterwww.youtube.com/kayakhipsterwww.instagram.com/kayakhipsterwww.kayakhipster.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipster)

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Kicking off Season 2! And a Discusion about going back to basics - Kayak Hipster

Lately this topic has come up a number of times, so I thought it might be a good idea to do a quick discussion on the pros and cons of investing in a high-end kayak, especially if you&apos;re a newer paddler. Cheers!If you&apos;d like to support the channel, you can do it through Ko-fi. Really huge thanks! https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipsterLuke - Kayak Hipsterwww.youtube.com/kayakhipsterwww.instagram.com/kayakhipsterwww.kayakhipster.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipster)

Are High-End Kayaks a Good Idea for Newer Paddlers - A Discussion - Kayak Hipster

For a long time I wondered about kayak fishing. Our new family location gives us easy access to coastal paddling, creeks, marshes, so it felt like the perfect time to give it a try. This is a look back at my first couple of times out. Here&apos;s a link to the video in case you&apos;d like to see the adventure.https://youtu.be/7UoRAu6fQa8Cheers!Luke - Kayak Hipsterwww.youtube.com/kayakhipsterwww.instagram.com/kayakhipsterwww.kayakhipster.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipster)

KAYAK FISHING - a beginner learning basics, tips & loving it - Kayak Hipster

These three topics come up in questions often, especially why I choose to place my spare paddle on the back deck. This discussion might be a helpful way to combine all three topics. Cheers!Luke - Kayak Hipsterwww.youtube.com/kayakhipsterwww.instagram.com/kayakhipsterwww.kayakhipster.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipster)

Spare Paddles, Paddle Leashes and Paddle Britches for Kayaking - Kayak Hipster

How often do we go all out on our first day back on a wave, or playing in current, or in a rolling session? Our mind is ready to go, but our body sometimes might not be. For the first time I did the smart thing and built up over three surf sessions instead of going all out on the first day, and my shoulders have been thanking me big time. Cheers!Luke - Kayak Hipsterwww.youtube.com/kayakhipsterwww.instagram.com/kayakhipsterwww.kayakhipster.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipster)

Building up to Challenging Types of Kayaking - a Quick Discussion - Kayak Hipster

This is a favorite topic of mine, linking strokes, maneuvers, motions. Things that will help move the kayak, keep it in motion, change directions, and maybe minimize effort to do it.Link to video:https://youtu.be/h9sOMxWNqwoCheers!Luke - Kayak Hipsterwww.youtube.com/kayakhipsterwww.instagram.com/kayakhipsterwww.kayakhipster.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipster)

Linking Strokes in Kayaking - a Quick Discussion - Kayak Hipster

This is a great topic, I want to thank Doug for the question. High-end paddles, we&apos;ve all been there. Should we upgrade? Which? What type? Here&apos;s a few things to consider if you&apos;re currently considering getting a new paddle. Cheers!Luke - Kayak Hipsterwww.youtube.com/kayakhipsterwww.instagram.com/kayakhipsterwww.kayakhipster.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipster)

Q&A: Upgrading to a high-end paddle - a few things to consider - Kayak Hipster

Some updates and a story on a tough paddling experience - and how through friends, instructors and training I looked to grow those skills.Cheers, Luke - Kayak Hipsterwww.youtube.com/kayakhipsterwww.instagram.com/kayakhipsterwww.kayakhipster.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipster)

On Overcoming a Bad Paddling Experience & Updates - Kayak Hipster

I&apos;m often asked by new paddlers on ways to keep a kayak in a straight line. A while ago I had created a video with a couple of tips of things I see and try to help with when paddlers are starting out. If you want to see the video for reference, here&apos;s the link:https://youtu.be/7CThukQ8b0sCheers, Luke - Kayak Hipsterwww.youtube.com/kayakhipsterwww.instagram.com/kayakhipsterwww.kayakhipster.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipster)

Paddling a kayak in a straight line - Beginner Kayaking Tips - Kayak Hipster

Pumped to have Ben Fontenot of BF Paddles joining to discuss all things Greenland Paddles, as well as his approach to carving them and taking it on full time. Photo taken by Ben of his paddles.Check out his work athttp://www.bfpaddles.comhttps://www.instagram.com/greenlandpaddleworks/https://www.instagram.com/benjaminfontenot/If there&apos;s any topics or questions, do not hesitate to reach out to contact@kayakhipster.comCheers, Luke - Kayak Hipsterwww.youtube.com/kayakhipsterwww.instagram.com/kayakhipsterwww.kayakhipster.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipster)

On Greenland Paddles with Ben Fontenot of BF Paddles - Kayak Hipster

I was recently thinking about energy levels and decision making, especially within a group. It&apos;s funny, we often push ourselves so much and it&apos;s good to go outside our comfort zone, but it&apos;s also important to have in consideration others in our group when we&apos;re out doing things that might be tough on our body, endurance or confidence.If there&apos;s any topics or questions, do not hesitate to reach out to contact@kayakhipster.comCheers, Luke - Kayak Hipsterwww.youtube.com/kayakhipsterwww.instagram.com/kayakhipsterwww.kayakhipster.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipster)

On Energy Levels, Group and Personal Decisions - Kayak Hipster

A bit of a followup to the latest video with emergency kayak hatches, hatch tethers, paddle floats and float bags, as well as a bit on Savannah, GA and a quick rant on what you plan to do with gear - how gear can help us further certain things, but at the same time it doesn&apos;t have to limit us. We can do so much more than we think with what&apos;s there.If there&apos;s any topics or questions, do not hesitate to reach out to contact@kayakhipster.comCheers, Luke - Kayak Hipsterwww.youtube.com/kayakhipsterwww.instagram.com/kayakhipsterwww.kayakhipster.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipster)

Q&A 6 - Hatch Tethers, Paddle Floats, and What You Plan to DO with Your Gear - Kayak Hipster

Here&apos;s some ideas for having a backup plan in hand if you happen to lose a hatch cover during a trip, or event. Different waterproof materials can be used, as well as available hatch specific soft covers that you can have in your kit. These are the ones I&apos;ve been using for years, and love by Reed: https://www.chillcheater.com/hatches If you want to see the video for reference, here&apos;s the link:https://youtu.be/ZeFox6vyESc Cheers, Luke - Kayak Hipsterwww.youtube.com/kayakhipsterwww.instagram.com/kayakhipsterwww.kayakhipster.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipster)

Emergency & Backup Hatch Cover Tips - Kayak Hipster

I usually get a lot of questions from new kayakers on what kayak to get, but sometimes they&apos;re not sure yet on where they will be paddling. Here&apos;s a couple of things to consider as you get into kayaking that could help answer these questions. If there&apos;s any topics or questions, do not hesitate to reach out to contact@kayakhipster.comCheers, Luke - Kayak Hipsterwww.youtube.com/kayakhipsterwww.instagram.com/kayakhipsterwww.kayakhipster.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipster)

3 Things to Consider for Beginners & New Kayakers - Kayak Hipster

This question continues to come up, I think a quick video addressing the main differences between the two and areas where they might be used can be useful for those looking to make a decision. For the full video on tips for dry suits, please check: https://youtu.be/lFzrbNiHqSwIf there&apos;s any topics or questions, do not hesitate to reach out to contact@kayakhipster.comCheers, Luke - Kayak Hipsterwww.youtube.com/kayakhipsterwww.instagram.com/kayakhipsterwww.kayakhipster.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/kayakhipster)

Dry vs. Semi-Dry Suits - Tips on Differences and Uses - Kayak Hipster

Stories, chats and tips on kayaking and outdoor adventures. Luke is a sea kayak instructor and filmmaker, and will often be joined by Lee, also a kayak instructor and outdoor professional.

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