[Paddlewise] rolling a K-1

In a message dated 1/31/00 9:54:22 PM, gareth.evans_at_visto.com writes:

<< Any suggestions on rolling a K-1 (I've heard it can be done) would be much 
appreciated. >>

    I have to believe rolling the K1 is no more difficult than any other 
beamy kayak.  Good form and timing will right most any boat.  The beamier the 
boat, the more important it is to feel for proper timing and to slightly 
exaggerate reaching to the surface. Obviously an extended paddle wouldn't 
hurt either.  I learned to roll in a very narrow boat, but since then I've 
sought out wider boats to enhance my technique.  The CD Pachena is similar in 
cross section to the K1 and I roll that boat more slowly but just as easily 
as my Extreme. It is not as easy to learn in a beamy boat, but it is by no 
means significantly harder to actually perform the roll, as long as you have 
good technique.  Find a patient teacher and you'll have no problems.

Good Luck
Jed 
(gearing up to teach more hydrophobes how to perform the last 180°'s of their 
roll)

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