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Re: How Do You Teach Someone to Roll, Greg?

Posted By: Greg Stamer
Date: Sunday, 10 September 2000, at 11:37 a.m.

In Response To: Re: How Do You Teach Someone to Roll, Greg? (David)

SNIP
: How do you fit a boat to the student? I know
: about conventional fitting, ie., using ethafoam and duct tape on hip area,
: thigh braces, making the kayak as snug as possible while permitting wet
: exits. SNIP

David,

Due to time constraints, I usually only adjust the hip pads (I bring a number of minicell shims) and the footbraces. If the student brings their own kayak I will add hip pads as needed and discuss outfitting options regarding the thigh braces, back support, hip support and foot support. One old rule of thumb for testing outfitting is that you should be able to easily lift the kayak high on edge, while on the ground, with complete control. Also, remember that after outfitting changes, it is wise to have the student test that they can exit the kayak without difficulty.

Greg Stamer

Orlando, Florida

Messages In This Thread

emergency roll
MT -- Thursday, 7 September 2000, at 4:48 p.m.

Re: emergency roll
Roger -- Thursday, 7 September 2000, at 5:17 p.m.

emergency roll order of attempts
mike allen ---> -- Thursday, 7 September 2000, at 5:48 p.m.

Re: emergency roll
Greg Stamer -- Thursday, 7 September 2000, at 5:55 p.m.

Re: emergency roll
M. Hamilton -- Thursday, 7 September 2000, at 7:23 p.m.

Re: emergency roll
MT -- Thursday, 7 September 2000, at 10:46 p.m.

How Do You Teach Someone to Roll, Greg?
David -- Thursday, 7 September 2000, at 11:44 p.m.

Re: How Do You Teach Someone to Roll, Greg?
Greg Stamer -- Friday, 8 September 2000, at 12:14 p.m.

Re: Wheres your counterpart in Portland?
Don Beale -- Friday, 8 September 2000, at 2:27 p.m.

Re: Wheres your counterpart in Portland?
Greg Stamer -- Friday, 8 September 2000, at 3:25 p.m.

Thank you for your thorough answer!
David -- Saturday, 9 September 2000, at 12:24 a.m.

Re: How Do You Teach Someone to Roll, Greg?
David -- Saturday, 9 September 2000, at 12:39 a.m.

Re: How Do You Teach Someone to Roll, Greg?
Greg Stamer -- Sunday, 10 September 2000, at 11:37 a.m.

Thanks again, Greg!
David -- Sunday, 10 September 2000, at 8:25 p.m.

Conceptual orientation
Matthew Bastian -- Monday, 11 September 2000, at 9:23 a.m.

Re: Conceptual orientation
Don Beale -- Monday, 11 September 2000, at 12:13 p.m.

Re: Conceptual orientation
Greg Stamer -- Monday, 11 September 2000, at 6:07 p.m.

Re: Conceptual orientation
Mick -- Thursday, 1 April 2004, at 8:44 p.m.

Re: Conceptual orientation
Jed -- Thursday, 1 April 2004, at 11:26 p.m.

Re: emergency roll
John Leonard -- Friday, 8 September 2000, at 8:03 a.m.

combat roll practice in flat water
Nick Schade -- Friday, 8 September 2000, at 9:05 a.m.

Re: emergency roll
Mick -- Thursday, 1 April 2004, at 8:35 p.m.

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