Re: [Paddlewise] Roll Type--Was: Grace Under Pressure

Sea Kayakers,

Whatever rolling video you get, if you are a sea kayaker and are learning to
roll, I'd recommend learning the sweep roll rather than the C to C. I do
both rolls on both sides (don't have an off side), and in a sea kayak, I
much prefer the sweep roll. It just seems more powerful and easier to do in
sea kayak, especially in a loaded one. The C to C may be great in the world
of white water, but in a big sea kayak, the sweep is best. I know that a
bunch of people will respond saying that they love the C to C in a sea
kayak, but they usually have a white water background.

By the way, I've have more than a few friends who started surfing in white
water kayaks and lost their sea kayak roll because the little white water
boats allowed them to become sloppy.

Duane Strosaker
www.rollordrown.com


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