Michael posted: >>> 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.<<< >Better yet to come up with a different roll that works in the position you find yourself. Mike< IF you have the air -- or the panic control to stay under that extra few seconds to get the paddle into position for said subsequent roll attempt. This is, however, an area that kayakers with a working roll should aim to perfect (namely rolling up from any position; especially critical on the river). So many rolls, so little time... :-) 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/ ***************************************************************************
On 15 Feb 2004 at 14:38, Robert C Cline wrote: > Someone (Mike?)in the past couple of weeks posted a website on > rolling/rolling practice. It suggested, among other things, setting > up underwater from various positions, rather than the setup before the > roll. Tweren't me, but I bookmarked it - <http://www.ringwood.canoe.btinternet.co.uk/rolling.htm> Mike *************************************************************************** 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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