Re: [Paddlewise] ROLLABILITY

Since we are there, then I will add is that the first thing that happens
when a beginners learn to use the weight of their head properly is that
their roll gets so strong that they fall to the other side.

In the Greenland kayak competition they get to roll with their arms crossed,
just by using their head and hip flick. I am under the impression that those
who have their head full of lead have an advantage when it comes to roll a kayak;
they tend to breath in the water though... :-)

- Julio

> 
> <<   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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