Doug Lloyd said I do think paddlers can work toward a very reliable roll. Another point to bear in mind is that when you go over, you just don't want to come out of your boat. Any of us who has been, or is, a paddler of whitewater will probably agree that rolling is such a vital safety skill that it should be the first of line of safety, not a "maybe" one. It really isn't such a hard skill, lots and lots of people can do it. Even me. And once you know how to roll, you'll probably take the time to set up your boat, or buy one already set up, so that it CAN be rolled. Eric Jackson, the supernaturally talented whitewater paddler, has written a lot about rolling. An article that is available on the Internet gives some really good advice about improving one's roll. It includes a phrase that will sound familiar to everyone who read Doug's submission: "1. Decide that you NEVER swim." Read it at www.ringwood.canoe.btinternet.co.uk/rolling.htm Hope this helps. Jim Tibensky *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Feb 06 2004 - 07:26:51 PST
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