From: "firefly" <firefly_at_eatel.net> > I am trying to read as much as I can on different types of rolls in advance > of getting a lesson in the Spring. Check my web site for rolls and links to instruction and descriptions. http://members.rogers.com/michaeldaly2/kayakRollingXref.htm > I am intrigued by one I read about, > called, the Pawletta roll. I am looking for illustrations of this roll, > feedback on it, etc. It looks easier to learn than the standard sweep roll, The above web site has links to the Pawlata roll. In particular: http://www.redbraes.co.uk/roll/rolling4.htm#teachingrolls The Pawlata is a roll that is useful as an introduction to rolling, but not one that you want to rely on. With a Euro paddle, the set up is more than its worth. A Greenland style paddle, once you're used to sliding stokes and stuff, is more readily amenable to the Pawlata or the Standard Greenland Roll, which is very similar. Once you've learned the Pawlata, you'll want to move to the Short Pawlata and then to the screw roll. The latter doesn't require any hand position changes in the set up. The Pawlata gets you started and allows you to develop the basic techniques. Once there, move on. Good luck! Mike *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Jan 05 2003 - 16:08:39 PST
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