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Sea Kayaks Techniques Bulletin Board
Rolling summaries by EJ and KenK
Posted By: Nelson Labbé In Response To: Re: Same as I always say (sing)
Date: Monday, 5 April 2004, at 9:04 a.m.
: Mick,
: Yeah, they're big names. But they ain't saying nothing new, nothing that has
: not been said by many other less known.: sing
Hey Sing,
I enjoy your postings especially since I'm close in weight (140 lbs) to you and share your sentiments regarding the scarcity of seakayaks for the smaller paddler. However, I did enjoy reading through both links posted by Mick since I do some WW in addition to seakayaking. Both guys (EJ and KenK) are accepted experts in the WW kayaking industry so I think that it is helpful for them to post their helpful hints on the internet for anybody to read through.
EJ provides a good emphasis on once you obtain a good flatwater roll to practice everytime you paddle with a goal of practicing in the conditions you paddle in (moving water for the WW folks) without setup.
Ken provides a good summary of the mechanics of a C-to-C roll with emphasis on NOT leaning forward during or after the hip snap. I've had instructors tell me to lean forward to some degree during the whole roll so Ken is saying something different and I think more helpful IMHO from at least some WW instructors.
Paddle on.
Nelson
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