Re: [Paddlewise] Roll-Proofing

From: Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca>
Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:08:45 -0700
Complete the roll in your head first - it's a mental thing. Until you admit 
that, you will not have a reliable combat roll.

DL


> On Jul 27, 2008, at 7:04 PM, Derek wrote:
>
>> Does anyone have any good tricks for proofing their roll?   Ibve
>> tried sprinting, capsizing, then rolling.  Ibve also tried letting
>> go of the paddle with one hand, reorienting the paddle, then
>> rolling.  Any other ideas?
>>
>
> Stick your paddle under the bungies before going over
> Use half a paddle
> Do off side rolls
> Roll as many times in a minute as you can
> Practice in surf and wind
> Go to the dark side and try a "stick"
> Put kids/big dogs on the deck and go rodeo until you dump
> Toss a frisbee with friends until you reach too far and go over
> Practice sculling up
> Try a reentry and roll
> Roll with no spray skirt
> Roll without a paddle
>
> Jim et al
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