Question : I have been paddling a few years mostly in rivers and have you attempted the roll. Now I'm getting interested in ocean paddling and think it may be helpful. Has anyone used the roll to avoid capsize in real life? How does the practice in a pool or calm lake translate to rough seas and a capsize situation? Is it necessary or really worth the trouble? Phares M. Heindl Phares M. Heindl P. A. Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Phone: 407-865-5700 Fax: 407-865-5758 Email: injurylaw_at_afo.net Web: www.heindllaw.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/ ***************************************************************************
> From: Phares Heindl <pmheindl_at_afo.net> > Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 13:04:18 -0400 > To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subject: [Paddlewise] Eskimo Roll > > Has anyone used the roll to avoid capsize in real life? Absolutely. It's dependent on the sea conditions. The more challenging the sea is for you, the more likely you are to need that roll. > How does the practice in a pool or calm lake translate to rough seas and a > capsize situation? Pool practice gives you the skill. Practice enough to become comfortable and confident with the roll. Paddling in rough seas, you must learn to relax apply the skill. The key is: relax and stay loose. If it all seems to be going to hell, and you stiffen up, the more likely you are to capsize and the less likely your roll will work. Robert *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Actually Phares, you said "roll to avoid capsize." I think I know what you meant. But then, you're a trial lawyer right? You're messing with us...right? I roll in real life when I don't avoid capsize with a brace or "recovery" stroke. If I avoid the capsize, I can't roll; well, I could, but I don't, because I would have to capsize, which as per your question, I'm trying to avoid, which, as your question implies, I usually do; that is, I usually do try to avoid capsize, when I do, I don't roll, because I don't have to. Robert Phares M. Heindl wrote Has anyone used the roll to avoid capsize in real life? > Robert Cline replied: > Absolutely. It's dependent on the sea conditions. The more challenging the > sea is for you, the more likely you are to need that roll. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Phares: Good to see another lawyer getting away from the courts with a paddle. Do you have any knowledge of personal injury claims related to kayaking? As to the roll, I have used it when capsized trying to break out through surf. I think a roll is essential. A roll is the quickest and best rescue by far. And it is enjoyable to have this skill. It increases your enjoyment of paddling knowing you have a reasonable chance of quick self rescue if you capsize. Your paddling improves if you are not fearful of going over. You are more likely to brace, sweep, surf etc effectively. It's good to roll a few times each trip, although the water here is now about 11 degrees Celsius, (50 F) and it took a bit of will power last weekend to deliberately roll. I now have a Windstopper hood with long ear flaps to pull over most of my head. This seems to work well, but probably soaks up more water, and dries slower, than a neoprene surfers bonnet. What do people prefer for cold water head protection? Regards, Peter Treby 37* 42' S 148* 08' E *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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