Re: [Paddlewise] self-righting devices

From: Kevin Stevens <kevin_stevens_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 12:18:28 -0800
>My comment was  "Rolling with some kind of inflatable device is no
>easier than rolling with a paddle." I was talking about using the
>inflatable device in lieu of a paddle not in addition to the paddle. I 
>teach new students the hip-snap movement by putting a
>rigid foam paddle float in their hands and having them roll with
>that. I chose this approach because it is less forgiving of poor
>form. In other words you either use your hips or you swim.

Why do you have them use the float instead of the paddle, if it's not 
easier?  Easier setup/angle maintenance?

>I sometimes have students use inflatable paddle floats to work out the 
>kinks in their normal rolls. We progress through lower and lower degrees of 
>inflation until they can perform the roll with great technique and form 
>with the uninflated float.

I assume you're now talking about a paddle float ON a paddle...

KeS
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