Re: [Paddlewise] Rolling

In a message dated 1/31/01 8:01:58 AM, cramer_at_coe.uga.edu writes:

<< I was interested in seeing Joan's and Jed's comments on the difficulty
of rolling a Gulfstream. I embarrassed myself this summer trying to roll
a GS in front of a batch of paying customers. Anne covered me by
smoothly going into a bow rescue demo, so I didn't look totally useless.
OTOH, I test paddled a 2000 Gulfstream last spring and it rolled OK. >>
You all are great for the ego. I was wondering if it was just me or it really 
isn't that simple to roll.
<<The rep told me that the depth of the cockpit was one of the things CD
changed in the GS's current design. Huh? That would be Current Design's
Gulfstream's current design, I guess.>>
Actually they changed the seat from the 1999 to 2000. I have a 1999 that I 
pulled the seat out of and put my own foam seat into so I'm even deeper in 
the boat.

<<Anyhow, I would agree with Jed and Kevin: practice your roll in the
easier boat until it's effortless, then move it over to the harder boat. >>

My gelcoat thanks you <G>. 
    I have to return to the GS every few weeks just because the Breeze gets 
boring, it is so easy. I've been working on shifting from one side to the 
other under water, trying to figure out how to get the paddle to come with me 
more easily. I often run out of air trying to get back into a set up 
position. I also have been working on the off side, which is a total loss on 
the GS right now. So, even if I "should" be working with the GS on the 
basics, I'd be playing with the rest of the upside down stuff in the Breeze.
    I need to try Woody's boat again to see if the seat makes a lot of 
difference. I haven't rolled his boat since last spring, and then it was 
easier than mine. Is higher easier?

Joan

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