Most everything we do in a kayak is based on: 1. Speed, movement, motion, momentum <slow to fast, forward, reverse or sideways> 2. Angle, course, heading, point A to point B <360º horizontal plane> 3. Tilt, edge, lean, support <360º vertical plane> Rolling is a function of #3. It is controlling the tilt of your vessel. The more talented and practiced you are at rolling the more tricks you can pull outta your hat. The better you will *understand* balance, support, your body and boat. IMHO try and develop more than just a layed back roll. Just add more hip snap and you will find less need to *lay back*. Also definitely work on BOTH sides right from the getgo. Sidesurf right = Roll right. Sidesurf left = Roll left. PERIOD. You probably <hopefully> WANT this skill. The sooner you develop a good side/ bad side habit the harder it is to break. Right ?, Left ? you need equal support. Especially with a Greenland stick. <my paddle of choice> Steve Scherrer <16 year roller> Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr Portland, OR 97217 Phone: 503.285.0464 Fax: 503.285.0106 Web site: http://www.aldercreek.com Email: acks_at_teleport.com ______________________________________________ ----- Original Message ----- From: <MJAkayaker_at_aol.com> To: <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 8:55 PM Subject: [Paddlewise] How many rolls? > In reading about rolling, watching some demonstrations, and actually taking > lessons I have come across a variety of rolls. I am not going to devote all > of my paddling time to learning 20+ rolls, but I do want to try to pick a > couple to work on. Since I use a Greenland paddle, I have started with what > Dowd's book calls a standard Greenland roll (extended paddle, paddle > providing lift during the sweep to a perpendicular position, then hip action, > then a layback with some addtional downward pressure on the blade in the > water). The only other roll that seems to be really useful is a hand roll > (this is actually more of a question than statement). Some of the questions > I have are: > > 1. What are the benefits of having both an onside and offside roll? > > Is it worth the effort? > > 2. Is a hand roll really useable in the kind of conditions in which you would > likely get turned over? > > Would it take an inordiante amount of practice to develop the hand roll to > this point? > > 3. Are there condtions where the so called standard Greenland roll will not > work well? > > What roll would work better in these condtions? > > 4. Is there another roll that I should be working on and why? > > Your opinions and experiences would be greatly appreciated. > > P.S. I realize that I am not likely to go directly from the extended paddle > roll to a hand roll. I imagine I would have to work through a standard screw > roll, and then to a half paddle roll in order to improve my hip action to the > point that I could even attempt the hand roll. > > Mark J. Arnold > MJAkayaker_at_aol.com > *************************************************************************** > 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/ > *************************************************************************** > *************************************************************************** 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 Thu Feb 17 2000 - 09:12:45 PST
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