What is Kayak surfing ?

Surf kayaking is riding the waves in a closed cockpit kayak. It is a very different skill and sensation to surfing a board. Having a paddle means you can get out past the break easily and pick up waves that would leave surf boarders struggling. Surf kayaks are predominantly constructed of fibre glass or carbon Kevlar materials to make them light and stiff. 

Surf kayak manoeuvres are dynamic, controlled moves using the steepest part of the wave near to the "pocket" of the wave. 

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