<<Right now I prefer not to miss a roll but if I have to wet exit, I can guarantee you is easier. Now, if I am teaching self rescue, I will always have people learn the paddlefloat rescue using the back bungies as paddle holder, and climbing on the cockpit, etc ..in the manner you devised it long ago. But if somebody has a close to good roll, then IŽll suggest him the paddlefloat reentry and roll and paddle thigh brace support for pumping>> Someone doesn't need to have a roll at all to use the reenter and roll with the paddlefloat. I like teaching non-rollers to do that because it gets them very used to being under the boat, they become oriented under the water, and they can practice hip flicks and leaning back as they come up. Being victim in a scoop rescue has the same effect with leaning back and head last and all that roll stuff. One other advantage to the reenter and roll is that you can just rest and time your attempt with your legs in the boat, floating in you pfd. Sometimes I've found that getting myself in position I've gotten a bit out of breath and the rest makes sure I don't rush the roll up, especially if I'm practicing with the paddlefloat. In rough water I wouldn't even try without the paddlefloat because I'll need its help as I pump out the small ocean of water in my boat anyway. The reenter and roll also shows you that you can roll a boat full of water and practicing without a skirt does have some use. It is just a slower roll and it doesn't stop as easily. Joan Spinner *************************************************************************** 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 Sat Jul 19 2003 - 17:12:34 PDT
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