Rolling a Kayak

by Whiting, Ken

• ISBN13: 9781896980270
• ISBN10: 1896980279
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-15
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Pub Co Inc

Summary

The roll is one of the most important paddling techniques for kayakers-and as long as you don't mind getting your head wet, you can learn to do it! Rolling a Kayak is Ken Whiting's sixth book on kayaking technique and the most comprehensive, clear, and concise guide to learning and perfecting the kayak roll. Written for both Whitewater and sea kayakers, this book provides novice kayakers with foundation skills and step-by-step instructions for the standard rolls, such as the C-to-C, Sweep, and Pawlata Rolls. Experienced paddlers can take advantage of Ken's clear explanations of how to execute advanced rolling' techniques, including the Back Deck Roll, the Hand Roll, the Dry Head Roll, as well as how to roll in current, waves, holes, and ocean surf. Ken also describes the most common problems that are encountered when learning the various types of rolls, and provides both their solutions as well as tricks for instructors to help students overcome them. You'll learn: About the equipment, The fundamental skills, The standard C-to-C, Sweep and Pawlata Rolls, Tips for teaching the roll, Offside, Hand, Back Deck, and Dry Head Rolls, Rolling in rough water, Common errors and their solutions. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Kayak Roll	p. 8
About the Author	p. 10
How and Where to Learn	p. 11
Equipment	p. 12
Kayak	p. 14
Outfitting	p. 14
Boat Design	p. 18
Paddle	p. 19
Spray Skirt	p. 20
Personal Flotation Device	p. 20
Other Learning Aids	p. 22
Fundamentals	p. 24
Wet Exit	p. 26
Three Golden Rules	p. 27
Use Co-Operative Division of the Body	p. 27
Maintain the Power Position	p. 28
Rotate your Torso	p. 29
Shoulder Safety	p. 29
Bracing	p. 30
Low Brace	p. 31
High Brace	p. 31
Sculling	p. 34
Sculling Draw	p. 34
Sculling Brace	p. 36
Hip Snap	p. 37
Hip Snap Practice	p. 38
Rolling a Kayak	p. 40
The C-to-C and Sweep Rolls	p. 42
The Set-Up	p. 43
The Catch	p. 45
The Recovery	p. 46
A Comparison of the C-to-C and Sweep Rolls	p. 48
The Extended Paddle Roll(Pawlata)	p. 50
Common Problems and Solutions	p. 51
Setting Up Under the Kayak	p. 51
Underwater Forward Stroke	p. 52
Paddle Dives When Sweeping	p. 53
Head Lift	p. 54
Pivot Arm Punch	p. 55
Teaching the Roll	p. 57
Other Types of Rolls	p. 62
The Offside Roll	p. 64
The Hand Roll	p. 66
Tricks for Learning the Hand Roll	p. 69
The Back Deck Roll	p. 71
Common Errors for the Back Deck Roll	p. 75
The Dry Roll	p. 76
The Re-Enter and Roll	p. 78
The Crowd Pleaser	p. 80
Rolling in Rough Water	p. 82
Rolling in Current	p. 85
Rolling in Holes	p. 86
Rolling in Ocean Surf	p. 86
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