Re: [Paddlewise] (long) rolling with inflatable aids, was self-righting devices

In a message dated 2/13/01 6:51:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
uhoeger_at_is.dal.ca writes:

<< Teaching yourself is not likely to work very well and for sure not in the 
rec kayak unless you have a very high frustration threshold.  >>

If you're going to paddle a "rec kayak" (whatever the heck that really 
means), practicing a roll in a white water kayak is not much use. Hey, 
rolling most beamier boats is not much use (remember Ralph Diaz's comments 
about performing rolls in folding boats being no more than a circus trick). 

However, practicing the techniques that you can use -- even in a folding 
boat, "rec kayak" or whatever -- to prevent an inversion or to recover from 
one is DEFINITELY worth while nd does not require much in the way of 
instruction or a high frustration threshold to being with. Explore the 
stability of your boat, brace it to recover from the early stages of a 
capsize, scull it, experiment with various ways to improve your contact with 
the boat to make these techniques most effective.

If you take all this far enough actually to roll the boat so much the better. 
I've had the opportunity to do some pool work this winter:

http://www.PouchBoats.com/Pool_Session.html

Best regards,
Ralph
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