RE: [Paddlewise] Surf & Skill Ratings; Rolling Under

From: Peter Treby <ptreby_at_ozemail.com.au>
Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2000 13:39:17 +1100
A technique question about surf skills:
Anyone have any good ideas on rolling under breakers too big to punch
through? Particularly, I am wondering about:
1. timing the roll under
2. timing the roll up
3. whether to stay in a roll set-up position while under water, or
4. whether to extend arms and paddle while under water to get a greater
braking effect?
5. what size surf do you punch/spear through, what size do you roll under,
and at what point do you just keep out altogether?
Any real life practical tips appreciated.

Good paddling,
Peter Treby
37°42'S 145°08'E


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