Re: [Paddlewise] Real life rolling

From: Pete Cragg <critters_at_houston.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 18 May 2004 08:35:02 -0500
je wrote:

> I've been reading too many forums and archives on the Net and have 
> read several people dismissing the roll as a real life self recovery 
> technique.   I'm working on rolling  - I can do it now just need to 
> get reliable with it.
>
> So real life - packed for a day trip or a weekend  - did you ever fall 
> over, roll up and keep going?
>
> Cheers,
> je

Learn to roll, it is a lot of fun.  Practice rescues too.

I only fell over in my Dagger Cortez in the surf.  At that time I did 
not have a roll.
In white water I fall over often and roll up about 50% of the time.

Still Learning My Skills

-- 
Pete Cragg DVM
Troop 889, Former Scoutmaster
Venture Crew 911, Adviser
Avid Touring and White Water Paddler 
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