C to C Kayak Roll Identifier

The C to C kayak roll is commonly known as the hip snap or hip flick roll. This sequence will help you understand which roll you are doing and define the movement that is required to get the most our of the popular roll.

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[speusa]

OH yes that is the comment of the day. IF the opposite knee does engage during the recovery it is the kiss of death.  That is one of the most common reasons for roll failure.

[speusa]

Yes stick with your chosen one first. I suggest for a touring kayak the twist and slice roll or the back deck sweep. You go through that motion and it will work.

Chris

[speusa]

Hey I think the twist and slice is the best for the sea kayak and you. It does not require super thigh hook outfitting and with your limited flexibility I would give it a try.

[suziedundas]

I recently started learning how to do this, but I think a problem I'm having is that I have a heavy and long torso and short little legs (I'm a girl) so those last few degrees to sit up are really hard. Any advice? I almost get it, and I think I'm up, and then the weight of my torso brings me back down. I'm not a big person, just oddly proportioned. Thanks!

[speusa]

@suziedundas If you can be very careful to stack the vertebrae as in the lower ones first up to the tippy top of the head which should be absolute last. The other thing is to not sit up by engaging your other knee on the opposite side of the kayak to get you up. That will instantly bring the boat over on top of you again as you fall into the water. Lastly I have never met a person that is oddly proportioned enough to make the roll fail. I think it is your technique. Flexibility is key.

[trikstadude3]

For someone who has kayaked before but not rolled, (ala, me :) ) can you give me any tips for rolling ? I can see myself panicking under water when we do this on monday.

Help me calm down ? ? ? D:

[speusa]

Hahh,,,,,,,make sure you can hold your breath and tap the bottom of your kayak for 10 second to 20 seconds first. Have your instructor lift you up. Always have something to focus ( the plan of action) on so your mind can not go nuts. Remember you are not the lone ranger. May feel a little wierd when they first go under. Stay focused.

[MrBojangles431]

These are great videos speusa and a valuable tool I point my students towards before we go to the pool. I wonder if you would be willing to post a video dedicated to the hand roll. I know you demonstrate a hybrid hand roll in you last video in the series but a video specifically addressing the techniques for a basic hand roll would help out some of my students.

[chiloeleone]

Let me know how i can help

[nuggetrash]

everyone is diferent, im 16 years old ive been kayaking all my life bu i st cant get the roll very well any tips at all, its wen im under the water i cant get it i jst dont understand wat to do with my paddle :(

[WiresAnSteel]

@speusa Hi, does that mean the opposite knee isn't engaged while doing the recovery?

[MatusMihely]

you do it wrong.. :D

[DavidPx]

@n1ck3o7 It looked like he was preventing her from jabbing him in the gut! I'm sure his assistant is a good paddler.

[jhodg75]

Thanks so much for the video. Just accomplished the C to C as my first unassisted roll today!