RE: [Paddlewise] Paddlefloat

From: Sidney Stone <snstone_at_msn.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2001 09:02:50 -0800
Ken wrote:
>        Re-enter and roll, and re-enter and roll with a paddle float
>are fast and stable rescues, but require the ability to roll.
>Generally a person who rolls well won't need either of these rescues,
>and a person who can't roll, can't use them.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

I do  not think the ability to roll is a prerequisite to do a paddlefloat
re-entry and roll. I have seen and taught people to do this skill without
the knowledge and capability to roll.

best wishes,
sid


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