Re: [Paddlewise] C to C vs Sweep Roll: Rotation

I think that would depend on the design of your deck.  A kayak with a
sharp peaked deck and hard sheers will probably rotate less than a boat
that has a rounded deck and soft sheers.  I like the way the sweep works
to get me out of the water, and the fact that the boat pivots a bit is a
symptom I'd rather deal with than the symptom of being inverted after a
capsize!

I guess it's a small problem for me--if it really worries you, you're
probably better off doing the C-to-C, because worrying about where the
boat is rotating when sweeping is not something you want to be doing
while you should be concentrating on bringing the boat right-side-up!

Shawn

>This thread reminds me of a question.  I learned to roll via a C to C and later
>picked up the sweep roll.  However, I don't like the way the sweep works because
>the sweep of the paddle causes  pivoting of the kayak as a whole, so that when I
>emerge, the bow is not pointed in exactly the same direction as when I started.
>I assumed a small amount of pivoting was unavoidable in the sweep, but maybe it's
>just me:  could more experienced sweepers comment?
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