diff --git a/docs/api/swiping.mdx b/docs/api/swiping.mdx
index a54571ab..e1451372 100644
--- a/docs/api/swiping.mdx
+++ b/docs/api/swiping.mdx
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ By default the carousel will allow you to drag the carousel to the next slide. Y
 
 | Prop Name  | Type      | Default Value |
 | :--------- | :-------- | :------------ |
-| `minSwipeDistance`  | `number` | 10        |
+| `minSwipeDistance`  | `number` | 50        |
 | `swiping`  | `boolean` | `true`        |
 
 ### Enabled with `scrollDistance="slide"`
diff --git a/packages/nuka/src/Carousel/Carousel.tsx b/packages/nuka/src/Carousel/Carousel.tsx
index f9de81cf..db0fbb24 100644
--- a/packages/nuka/src/Carousel/Carousel.tsx
+++ b/packages/nuka/src/Carousel/Carousel.tsx
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ export const Carousel = forwardRef<SlideHandle, CarouselProps>(
               onTouchStart={onTouchStart}
               id="nuka-overflow"
               data-testid="nuka-overflow"
-              style={{ touchAction: 'none' }}
+              style={{ touchAction: 'pan-y' }}
             >
               <div
                 className="nuka-wrapper"