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

At 07:37 PM 2/13/01 -0400, Ulli Hoeger wrote:

>#2 The large cockpit size in most kayaks of this type is a
>additional problem.  Somebody who knows how to roll and with
>good technique could somehow (extended paddle, sculling) get a
>recreational kayak back up, IF he can manage it to stay in the
>cockpit while being inverted.  There is not much to hold you in the
>kayak, and a good fit in the boat is one of the secrets of a reliable
>roll.  Maybe SOT style knee straps would work here?

I was thinking the same thing.  A friend of mine has a couple of
Prijon Twisters (he sells Prijon boats).  The Twister is a whitewater
SOT boat.  The hull shape is pretty much identical to a Prijon Hurricane.
It has knee straps and a backband, so even though it's a SOT, one
can easily tip upside down and stay in contact with the hull.  It
is a very easy boat to roll, and because it's a SOT it's easy to
just climb back on if the roll fails.  It's also a good boat to
learn a "reentry and roll".


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