That is an almost PERFECT example of a roll... u c soo many people getting this wrong its good to see a good example for once, eventhough i can roll well now too:D lol
This video finally helped me get the technique right. Before, i was putting the blade perpendicular to the surface of the water, but now i realized that it's just a slice.
it is amazing how easy rolls are once you RELAX and just move smoothly. This kayak would be a better roller than many. Plastic boats generally harder for while greenlands are the best I think.
To practise the hipflick you should just use the side of the pool and no paddle. Use one hand. Keep your stomach towards the sky, then roll the boat with your hips while keeping your upper body in the water. That's enough at first. Do that until you are able to sit up with hardly any effort. You shouldn't have to push yourself up with your hand too much.
Yes, timing is very important. Everything must be very relaxed, slow even, until the moment you initiate the hip flick. That has to be lightning fast. Just wait for the boat to turn totally upside down. Then make sure the paddle is extended to the perfect position. Take your time, you're not going anywhere. And then WHAM! perform the hip flick and sit up.
thehee, how selfish, i cant even do 1 yet
cerealrulz 2 years ago
That is an almost PERFECT example of a roll... u c soo many people getting this wrong its good to see a good example for once, eventhough i can roll well now too:D lol
Perfect lol :D
k7842 2 years ago
Thank you, Sir! :)
Check out my other vids, lots more nice rolls ;)
RemcoHitman 2 years ago
10 rolls. that's a good way to dizzy yourself and drown.
apollosg85 2 years ago
cool. can u also do a barrel roll?
larrybagina 2 years ago
Goed gedaan, hoor. I get sea-sick just watching you!
MarkSheeres 2 years ago
Dank je ;)
RemcoHitman 2 years ago
you must of got a headache
martietherocker 3 years ago
lol. i couldent do that without spinning around 20 times and doing two lengths. my boat goes everywhere when i roll too many times
Olliepaddler 3 years ago
Nice hip-flick, smooth roll!!
Szechung 3 years ago
have a question
if for some reason you cant do a roll what should you do?i imagine youd just bail out but is there anything else that doesnt risk losing it?
elnrith 3 years ago
learn how to do a boat to boat resque
94jjaammeess94 3 years ago 2
A modern kayak is unsinkable. =)
oskarthaman 3 years ago
This video finally helped me get the technique right. Before, i was putting the blade perpendicular to the surface of the water, but now i realized that it's just a slice.
vladimir2277 4 years ago
you should try racing like that, freak out the competition!
Christos88 4 years ago
it is amazing how easy rolls are once you RELAX and just move smoothly. This kayak would be a better roller than many. Plastic boats generally harder for while greenlands are the best I think.
astralninja 4 years ago
any tips on rolling im only starting off , cant seem to get the hips the right way then panic after about 6 seconds
warrenpwr 4 years ago
To practise the hipflick you should just use the side of the pool and no paddle. Use one hand. Keep your stomach towards the sky, then roll the boat with your hips while keeping your upper body in the water. That's enough at first. Do that until you are able to sit up with hardly any effort. You shouldn't have to push yourself up with your hand too much.
RemcoHitman 4 years ago
I said stomach but I meant chest. Keep your chest facing up.
RemcoHitman 4 years ago
thanks dude will have to practise that nearly have it just have to get the timing right
warrenpwr 4 years ago
Yes, timing is very important. Everything must be very relaxed, slow even, until the moment you initiate the hip flick. That has to be lightning fast. Just wait for the boat to turn totally upside down. Then make sure the paddle is extended to the perfect position. Take your time, you're not going anywhere. And then WHAM! perform the hip flick and sit up.
RemcoHitman 4 years ago
try 20 i like hiperventilated lol
lloydcalder 5 years ago
THAT DUDE HAS GOTTA BE DIZZY
wnlost 5 years ago
way to go!
leatherman7553 5 years ago