Kayaking on weirs - playspots or death traps? Here's 8 dangers found on weirs.

Kayaking on weirs - are they playspots or death traps? I've noticed a few videos and photos showing kayaking (and canoeing) down and around weirs. Done safely, they can be great fun and you can learn a lot. This videos looks at the dangers of weirs and shows you what to look out for before making the decision to paddle. Hope it helps - and always stay safe. 0:00 Introduction 1:27 Danger No. 1 - Powerful Water 1:55 Danger No. 2 - Boils 2:17 Danger No. 3 - Stoppers 3:03 Danger No. 4 - Towback 3:50 Danger No. 5 - Debris 4:08 Danger No. 6 - Steps & Rocks 4:33 Danger No. 7 - Ironwork 4:56 Danger No. 8 - Raised Banks What's your experience? Let me know in the comments. #kayaking #weirs #worcester #dangers ******************************************************************************** Need more kayaking and canoeing help and information? This is our website: ******************************************************************************** Visit now: https://www.kayaking-canoeing-tips.com Please read on... ** GOALS ** The goal of this channel is to provide kayaking inspiration, tips and techniques. ** WHY SUBSCRIBE? ** We are a UK YT channel dedicated to kayaking. It's really important for us to gather your feedback. You can do this by LIKING, SUBSCRIBING and COMMENTING on our channel. We will do our best to take onboard your feedback and respond to you. We want to make this channel even better. ** THANK YOU ** A huge THANK YOU for visiting this channel and watching our videos. It means the world to us. If you want to be notified of new content, please SUBSCRIBE and if you like this video, give it a LIKE. ** SOCIAL MEDIA ** Instagram:   / edndavekayaking   Facebook:   / edndavekayaking   ** SAFETY & DISCLAIMER ** Please read this! Kayaking and canoeing are dangerous. Please follow ALL safety and paddling guidelines before starting out. The advice given via our channel is given in good faith, from our own experience and MUST be assessed by YOU and determined to be suitable for YOUR needs. This channel takes NO responsibility for any unexpected outcomes from the advice given. ** MERCHANDISE ** We have a merchandise shop: Visit now: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/ed-n-d... A small commission from each sale goes towards making this channel even better. Thank you for your support. ** VIDEO INFORMATION ** All videos are filmed in the highest resolution available on the equipment we use. This is normally 2.7K/30fps. Cameras are mounted on the kayak and helmet for multi-view experience. We are learning all the time so hopefully the videos get better and better! ** EQUIPMENT ** We have purchased all our equipment ourselves. Some of the links to equipment are affiliate links. This means we gain a small commission from each sale. The price you pay is not affected. We use this commission to fund this channel. Thank you for your support. ** GENERAL INFORMATION ** Paddler: Dave Voiceover: Dave Camera: 2 x Apeman Action Camera A77 / 1 x Oukitel WP5 Pro Mobile Phone / 1 x Lumix DMC-FT30 / 1 x Video Camera Camcorder FHD 1080P 36MP 30FPS YouTube Vlogging Camera Sound: Sony ICD-PX470 Digital Wide-Stereo MP3 Voice Recorder Kayaks: Dagger GT/GTX Action Maps: OS Maps (https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk) Music: Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com) Video Editing Software: Wondershare Filmora (https://filmora.wondershare.com) *ENDS*