> >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. > Joan Spinner wrote: > 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. I fully agree with you Joan and the easiest way to learn rolling is starting with the paddlefloat as I was taught in Southwest Kayaks, in Irvine Calif. Rafael www.mayanseas.com *************************************************************************** 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 - 21:25:46 PDT
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