In a message dated 9/11/03 6:34:39 PM, owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net writes: > Has anyone seen the Rolling Instructional video called "Grace Under > Pressure", and would care to comment on it's quality? > I learned to roll by watching it exclusively-- over and over again. The first time it worked, I was slightly shocked. (I'd rolled in a pool with an instructor before, but never managed for a year after that to roll on my own-- in a pool or otherwise). Although the boat I practiced in was a big plastic necky narpa (without braces), learning the c-to-c was especially important to me, as ninety percent of the time I'm paddling, I'm in K-1. Sweep rolls in one of those aren't good for your back-- at least in my older model. douglas in sf douglas in sf *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Snips... > From a sea kayaker's perspective, it's a great > tape for developing your rolling skills, but not for the > paddler trying to learn their first roll. Don et al, so what is a good video for that? I took a class, and still struggle. Part of my problem is that I'm trying to roll an uncooperative boat - Perceptions Carolina, 14-1/2 ft long, 25" wide, a flat bottom, and not outfitted properly for me (I slide around the cockpit when trying to roll). I'm almost done building a stripper - Jay Babina's Outer Island, 17'10" and basically 21" wide with a design that is reportedly easy and a pleasure to roll. As soon as I finish the boat, I want to start practicing again, but I don't want to shell out another $80 for the same class as I took before. I'd rather have a cheaper video that I can watch till the cows come home, so to speak. Any tips, hints on another resource? I may get Grace Under Pressure as well, but will also want something else if it's more appropriate for my situation. Rick *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> A friend and I watched it together. She watched it repeatedly and said it > really helped. I liked it but it is geared only towards WW. Pardon my ignorance... is there a difference between a WW roll and a Sea Kayak roll? I just figured that each type of roll was the same regardless of which type of boat you were in. That is, the "XYZ" roll is done identically, regardless of being in a WW boat or a Sea Kayak. Is that not the case? Rick PS - Leaving town in 15 minutes.... won't see replies or respond until Monday morning, but thanks in advance :-) *************************************************************************** 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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