I may be re-describing a roll whose name I'm not recognizing, but here's one I like to do to see if the paddler really has the setup stuff correct: go over with the paddle in the right side roll position. When upside down pass the paddle in the air across the upturned bottom of the kayak and roll up on the left side. I've always rolled with offset paddles (yes, more whitewater experience than sea kayak). I like your description of what I call a layout roll, the first roll I learned, and yes, I've always done it with the offset blades. The non-paddle float blade is under the armpit and held there by the corresponding arm. However, I also have vivid recollections of my girlfriend dislocating her shoulder doing this roll in a swimming pool - so not advised for those who might be prone to that! It's 65 degrees here today, flat calm, and slight overcast. Wish I was on the water! Natalie Natalie Wiest in Galveston, Texas *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Feb 02 1999 - 08:22:14 PST
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