Patrick Maun wrote: "How I overcame this was to switch to an extended paddle roll (Pawlata)" Your post rings true with my limited experience. I now know that if I blow a roll, holding the paddle in the extended position for the second try will get me up in most conditions. However, in turbulent water like surf, the extended paddle position gives more leverage for the water to work on, and snatch the paddle away, causing a failed roll. I think this may be where a roll which uses the blade under water, a "storm" roll, may be useful. So far, however, I can only manage this in calm conditions. "Anyone else have tips for executing a good R&R?" I have found it useful to make sure the paddle is held in the best position of readiness alongside the boat before re-entry. It wastes time and part of your lung full of air to re-enter, then go grabbing the paddle and setting it up. On the other hand, with the paddle set up ready, it is possible to have enough air to get your spray skirt on underwater. When the roll is then completed, you are up with no further water entering. Good in theory.... I have only been able to do this in a pool so far, it has not been confirmed in "combat" conditions. Regards, PT *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Jan 28 2000 - 13:37:21 PST
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