RE: [Paddlewise] ROLLABILITY

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From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of
KiAyker_at_aol.com
Sent: Friday, September 25, 1998 7:26 AM
To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] ROLLABILITY

In a message dated 9/24/98 11:00:08 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
juliom_at_cisco.com
writes:

<< You see many people about to complete a roll, but falling back on the
water.
 That is caused by medium to low secondary stability. >>

<<   Well, while I think the shape of the chine may have some influence on
the
roll, I believe that the very vast majority of folks who almost make it up
and
then fail, do so because they are trying to bring their heads up too soon.
Sorry to nit pick.>>

Scott
So.Cal.

I agree Scott.  I'd certainly add a diving paddle to the equation too.  I've
seen many people fail at that last moment and most of the time their head is
in the wrong position AND their paddle is vertical.  The paddle is useful
for that last little bit of support.  BTW, my roll has, of course, failed me
for the same reason too.  I ain't too proud ;-)

I don' think you're "nit picking" really.  We should all be able to put our
two-cent's worth in there from time to time.  You never know when you might
say something that helps a beginner who's reading these postings. I'm
guessing that there are quite a few lurkers out there who pick up little
tidbits from postings like yours.  Keep on nit picking man.

Cheers,
Dave






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