Common Threads of Kayak Rolls

This gives the experienced kayaker food for thought. A must see for the beginner. Though these rolls are completely different note the common threads when they are properly done.

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[speusa]

Ok you would like a video to show the body movement that is required for the sweep roll? Sweep roll being sweeping out on the surface, snapping the hip and coming up slightly to the back of sitting up straight?

Is that the one you are talking about. Yes there is a body movement for that.

[chmullin]

I love your videos but why is it everyone films the rolls from the face? I think it would be much more helpful to also show from behind (how we would be doing it instead of the mirror image).

[speusa]

very good point....I thought about that alot...in fact when i demonstrate to my students on dry land I have them behind so they can copy the same body movement. For sure in the next video it will have some key view from behind. Thanks so much for the comment. You are spot on.

[puddledick]

your videos are amazing and your explanation superb. The best and clearest description I have ever seen of a kayak roll. Could you do this with a sea kayak next. Your theory about teaching rolling before bracing makes so much sense. Well done.

[speusa]

Thanks for the comments. Next up in December is the hand roll and then the sea kayak roll. Appreciate the comment. My theory on the roll before brace works well if you have time to teach it before you are out on rough water. IF your student is going out right away I would teach the brace so they can survive day 1. But I am convinced the best way is to take the time to teach the roll well before the brace and well before they go out in whitewater. This way their confidence builds from the start

[nakedbullwinkle]

how bout some videos on high and low braces which are more important that learning rolls,,,am I right????? must walk till run, hey????

[speusa]

I will do a video on braces. Actually I feel like a very good roll is key to have before the braces. Many people disagree by saying that you do not have to roll if you have a good brace. I have seen many people tweak their shoulder by slapping hard incorrect braces because they do not want to go upside down. I want to make my students while they are learning not care about going over and learn 100 percent confidence in the roll....Then teach the brace. A minority opinion. but experience has

[djskobie]

Ahh, like wheres the roll. all talk and no action?

[jakematheny]

Thank you for your videos

They are much appreciated.

I am learning slowly, but surely.

[trinitymike]

Definitely....ALWAYS try to learn technical stuff from others; learn from OTHER people's mistakes, not YOURS!!! LOL

[eyeojo]

Hey Chris, love your videos - have you made one of these body movement copying perspective videos yet??? Please please please: Sweep roll.

Cheers, B

[kyaker123]

I agree with that comment from a month ago, but i think that movements from the front are also neccessary as its easier to see what the blade of the paddle is doing which is key in most rolls. Isn't it? But the only way to truly make sure people understand a roll in my view, is to do it for them. What i mean is, when your teaching them tell them to follow the body movements with the paddle and have a loose grip, whilst the instructor controls the blade and movement so they get a feel for the it!