{"id":16418,"date":"2018-05-14T12:00:49","date_gmt":"2018-05-14T19:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/community.nrs.com\/?p=16418"},"modified":"2022-01-06T10:02:26","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T18:02:26","slug":"the-cadence-series-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.nrs.com\/duct-tape\/2018\/05\/14\/the-cadence-series-part-one\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cadence Series | Part One"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sprezzatura\u00a0<\/em>(Italian) (n.) A certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought about it.<\/p>\n

While we may choose to measure accomplishments in distance, speed, or rotations, their purpose is to demonstrate mastery. The whitewater community\u2019s focus of where to push the envelope may have changed over time, but making something difficult appear effortless is timeless. The smoothness great paddlers exhibit comes from the coalescence of individual skills, timing, and confidence. The purpose of this series is to explore how great lines and rides are simply the sequencing of fundamental building blocks to create a flow and style that can best be described as \u201cgrace under pressure.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Cadence Series will not be another in a myriad of how-to guides or basic overviews. The purpose is to fill the void between \u201cWhy,\u201d \u201cWhen\u201d and \u201cHow.\u201d However, it\u2019s necessary in this introduction to cover a few topics, which have already been addressed at length in many articles.<\/p>\n

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Equipment |\u00a0<\/strong>Every year we\u2019re inundated with new reviews and promotions for the latest and greatest gear on the market. It\u2019s important to separate information from hype and remember that there\u2019s no substitute for trying gear in person. At it\u2019s most basic, the right choice will always be light, strong and enhance your experience. Bite the bullet and buy the good stuff. Great gear won\u2019t need to be replaced often or upgraded, making it cheaper in the long run.<\/p>\n

The right boat should feel nimble, consistent, and inspire confidence.<\/a> If you\u2019re unsure which size boat to get, it\u2019s often best to choose the larger. Whether you\u2019re looking for a creek machine or a wave ripper, overloading a boat makes it sluggish and reluctant. Similarly, consider your paddle an extension of your body<\/a> that will dictate a portion of your on-the-water performance. Advanced paddlers typically get the most powerful blade which will withstand the rigors of regular use. As for length, manufacturers have put a lot of thought and effort into sizing charts\u2014follow them.<\/p>\n