Peter wrote: >I might have been leaving this too late as a hangover from the C to C where I tend to wait until the paddle is positioned before rolling.> That's what I did, during my long and frustrating approach to a reliable roll. I think I still start the hip snap little late. As a result, I sometimes characterize my roll as a "Sweep-to-C." Bob V *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Another helpful component to the sweep is the action of bringing the torso, not just the paddle, to the surface during the sweep. This provides lots of support and makes it easier to rotate the boat under the body. Bob V. *************************************************************************** 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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