When I first learned to roll, it was the sweep. I have noticed that kayakers are split evenly over which roll is easiest to learn first. Some people find the C to C roll easier, although I don't know why. In general, I think the C to C lends itself towards a stronger hipsnap, while the sweep roll is better in turbulent or rough water and when speed is of the essence. Both types of rolls work just fine, as the advantages/disadvantages are relatively minor. The absolutely key aspect is to use whichever roll works best for you and is the most reliable. Ultimately, I recommend using a combination sweep and C to C roll once one roll has been mastered. This combines the power of the C to C with the speed of the sweep. In particular, I think it gives the paddler the most control during the instant when an upright state is achieved. This can be important if in the middle of a rapid or very rough ocean conditions such as surf zones. I think hands rolls are also a valuable skill. Sometimes your paddle can break or be removed from your grasp, and a roll is ALWAYS preferable to a swim and a rescue. Also, if your handroll is solid, you might gain the confidence to go hand-paddling in the surf (small) or the river, which is VERY good for skill building. Finally, developing a good handroll also means developing a good hipsnap -- another critical aspect of developing that bomproof roll. kevin /--------------------------------------------\ /---------------------------\ |Something there is that doesn't love a wall | Kevin Whilden | |That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it | kwhilden_at_u.washington.edu | |And spills the upper boulders in the sun | Dept. of Geologic Science | |And makes gaps that even two can pass abreast| University of Washington | | -- Robert Frost |(206)543-1975(w) 632-5140(h)| \--------------------------------------------/ \---------------------------/ On Mon, 23 Feb 1998, wildwater wrote: > I was just out today working on C & C rolls. I was wondering if > most use this type of roll or a sweep roll of if you have a > preference depending on conditions. What about hand rolling? > > Alice > > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > *************************************************************************** > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Feb 22 1998 - 19:31:07 PST
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