The Phonics Monkey- Kayak Instruction Video and “how to”

May 17, 2004

You can say that the TV kids watch has no effect on their behavior, but why then would somebody name a move after a Southpark Episode? “The Phonics Monkey”. No different than the effect fast food has on us as I named my “McNasty” with the help of Jay Kincaid, another McDonald’s fan. So, the Phonics Monkey:

What is it? It is a Retentive Pirouette into a front loop. Easily described, simple visual picture.

How do you do it?

1.	Paddle straight into a hole as if you were about to plug and ender.
2.	Reach over your bow for a cross bow sweep and pull on it right as you hit the green water.
3.	Keep your weight over your boat and pull the boat around in a pirouette. To keep right side up pull the bow just under the foam pile to allow the greenwater to help you do the quick pirouette.
4.	Keep your eyes on the greenwater so that you are in position to tuck for the loop as you come around.

Troubleshooting:

1.	Dropping too much edge on the pirouette and falling on your head before making the full spin.
2.	Throwing your body around too much so you are not ready for the loop, falling on your head.
3.	Not having your body leaning back enough to throw the loop as you finish the pirouette.

How hard is it? I would say just a little easier than the McNasty, but harder than a Space Godzilla or Air Loop. Get it down? Try it the other way.

Check out this video of the Reno Whitewater Park. It is a shallow hole that is perfect for this type of move. Notice, both a left and right monkey.

View video of The Phonics Monkey (2.32 MB, Windows Media Player 9 Required) Cable or DSL Strongly Recommended

Whitewater Kayaking | Recreation and Touring Kayaks

Techniques

Beginner Moves

Intermediate Moves

Advanced Moves

The Phonics Monkey- Kayak Instruction Video and “how to”

JK Store