Re: [Paddlewise] rolling

Bill;
You may well have already covered these bases in trying to roll with a sore
neck but, just in case you haven't, I thought I would offer a suggestion.
If you haven't already done so try a boat that allows you to easily lay back
onto the back deck (Romany, Aqilla etc.).  By doing a sweep roll and keeping
your weight low on the back deck no "head dink" will be necessary and it
might well solve your dilemma.
I always fight a sore neck.
John Winskill
----- Original Message -----
From: <Bhansen97_at_aol.com>
To: <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Sent: Monday, November 29, 1999 9:28 AM
Subject: [Paddlewise] rolling


> Scott observes: <People who are content exploring calm water on the
weekend
> certainly do not need to know how to roll. >
>
> To me, "it depends" - depends on quite a few things. In my own case, I can
> die just as easily on a weekend day as on a Wednesday, and I can die in
calm
> water.
>
> Over the years I've paddled alone 98% of the time and that's a big factor
in
> my case. I had a very reliable roll on both sides with backup
self-rescues,
> but those rolls almost deserted me after my neck injury. After a very
> discouraging practice session yesterday I've decided that I'd better hang
up
> my paddle until warmer temps return next summer, and/or paddle only when I
> can go out with people who are skilled at rescue techniques.
>
>  Arrrrghhhh!
>
> Bill Hansen
>
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