Re: [Paddlewise] Rolling Loaded

So like the topic line looks like a subject for Kanadian Corner "Whether or not
to get loaded before goin bowlin".  Assuming the kayak is loaded and not the
kayaker, I agree that it is really not more difficult to roll a loaded boat, it
just responds a bit more slowly.  I usually like to roll with a powerful hipsnap
and catch myself with a brace on the other side to keep from continuing round
and round.  That said a boat with 100+ pounds of gear rolls just fine, it just
has a little slower optimal timing on the hipsnap.  I have rolled with a weeks
worth of gear and 8 gallons of water down in the Baja an hardly noticed the
difference.  Loose gear such as filling bow with two cases of beer and ice cubes
(don't ask) can lead to some unpleasent ballast shifting, but still should not
kill a solid roll - the lawn chairs on the deck can be a bit marginal.

E. Sullivan wrote:

> quote
>
> One thing I'd like to add to this discussion is that when
> you get your
> roll "bomb proof",  is to load the boat with the gear you'd
> take on an
> overnight or weekend trip, then load as if you were on a
> weeks outing.
> That includes all the stuff you'd normally carry under your
> deck bunjies
> - -- spare paddle, water bottle, pump, etc.  There's a world
> of difference
> in rolling an unladen boat and one that is loaded with gear
> on deck and
> in the fore and aft bulks.
>
> Don't forget to load a whiffle ball and bat in the forward
> bulkhead for
> a weeks trek with others!  Hardly takes up any room,
> lightweight, and is
> great fun after dinner if there's any daylight left or any
> layover
> days.  Or if you have any energy left after the days
> paddle.  A frisbee
> would work as well.
>
> - -Nick
>
> unquote
>
> I haven't found the ladened vs. unladened rolling difference
> to be noticeable, though my decks are pretty clear.
>
> The Frisbee (tm) sounds like a good utensil for rolling.
> Think I'll give that a try. It could be a dinner plate as
> well.
>
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