> 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 Good article. I can't always muster a roll when out of position, etc. It would be nice to pull one off from just about any position - perhaps something to work toward. A local paddler was out a week or two ago in a major blow. A unexpected wave backsurfed him, whereupon it broke, causing a flip as the stern dug in over the reef break. He's a remarkable paddler, but couldn't pull off his off-side roll effectively. He was able to reposition to his better side and get up, while his friends were getting ready to intervene. My point was that sometimes you can't pull off the roll, and flail away slightly more than half submerged, eventually running out of air. Better to grab some air and/or force yourself into a better position for coming back up in a manner that works. And stay in your boat. Anyway, enjoyed the link. On the matter of C02 devices, has anyone used the new Seal Line paddlefloat with inflator? I don't recall any reviews anywhere, but may have been remiss in noticing any reviews. http://www.seallinegear.com/touring.asp?Action=PaddleFloats Doug Lloyd Victoria BC *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Feb 10 2004 - 22:45:58 PST
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