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. G'Day Ken and Paddlewise, Would like to extend the comments on paddle assisted reentry and roll. For people who can reenter and roll but can't put on the spray deck while upside down in the water, using a paddle float should give additional stability during the pump out phase. Also when practising I've become cold and weary enough to flunk a roll but succeed with a paddle float assisted roll. By the way in the competition it might be an idea to test outcomes with cold weary paddlers!! How about the proposition that when cold and tired its a good time to practice but not to learn something new. All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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