[Paddlewise] Rolling Games

In a message dated 3/20/00 4:03:30 AM, paddler_at_loxinfo.co.th writes:

<< I certainly agree with this but I'd carry it a little further: If you 
really

want to feel good about your roll, try having someone 'hug' your stern while

you roll.  By 'hug' I mean have someone mount your kayak on the stern and

wrap his/her arms and legs around your boat.  Flip over with that person

holding on.  As you can imagine, it ain't too easy.  A person with a

bombproof roll should still be able to do it with a little extra effort. >>

    I used to practice this with my teenage boys during the summer. Before 
they knew how to roll. They loved it, I had them on the foredeck usually so I 
could layback. They'd climb up, I'd count "One, two, three..go" and they'd 
roll with me. They couldn't stop laughing once we got back up. I found that 
just a little sloppiness led to a failed roll. This is a great game that will 
improve anyone's roll.

Excellent suggestion!

Jed
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