Re: [Paddlewise] Roll-Proofing

On Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 4:04 PM, Derek <glamourpets_at_yahoo.com> wrote:

> Does anyone have any good tricks for proofing their roll?   Ib ve tried
> sprinting, capsizing, then rolling.  Ib ve also tried letting go of the
> paddle with one hand, reorienting the paddle, then rolling.  Any other
> ideas?
>

Take up white water kayaking. Even if it's just for a month or two and even
if it's just Class II or III water. The only "practice" rolls I remember any
of my pals doing when we were on river was to cool off. Otherwise, the river
gives you lots of practice. The best way, I think, is to find a good club
with active white water paddlers who can be trusted to take newbies down
water that is safe enough. But, like many downhill skiers, there are w/w
kayakers who think it's a lot of fun to take a newbie down a chute that they
have no business being in. Caveat paddler.


Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA
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