a low-skill eskimo roll

I invented this as a low-skill alternative to a paddle roll. In conditions that botch my eskimo roll I don't want to have to get out of my boat, and then try to get back in.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• sea
• kayak
• rescue
• kayaking
• eskimo
• roll

[Hotwiredbrain]

What the ........ Why use it???? just learn to roll! it's easy!

All that extra stuff on deck..... and what if it dousn't work..?

Better improve your rolling technik.

[whywetexit]

Of COURSE you should learn how to roll ! The point is this is a better backup safety device than carrying a paddle-float. I guess you do not carry a paddle-float because your roll is infallible? If you are a skilled paddler, then chances are that if you ever find yourself capsized it will be in conditions where you do NOT want to get out of your boat and do the traditional re-entry with something like a paddle-float.

[davemadfish]

@whywetexit sorry dude i think it has the makings of something good! but there are two points i need to raise... 1. if the conditions are intense you shouldn't be paddling if your not happy performing self-rescues many times. (including a bomb proof roll or using a paddle-float). 2. how long does it take to pack your device in intense weather? can it be used more than once per trip?

[whywetexit]

@davemadfish I totally agree with you. Written right on it are: "Avoid dangerous conditions" and "learn to roll" which are the first 2 levels of safety as you point out. This is just better than a wet-exit, not a substitute for the first safety layers.

[supsaysme]

stick to normal rolling

[whywetexit]

Yeah ... and don't have any safety plans ... If you mess up your roll you *deserve* to be in trouble because you obviously didn't practice enough under enough conditions. Don't carry a paddlefloat either, for the same reason.

[PracticeAlice]

Your only doing a hip flick you know, right?

[jensah84]

Haha, whatever floats your boat. (Pun intended). But i still would prefer the ordinary way then this ;)

[tbmavengerstuka]

@Hotwiredbrain The way I see it, just one more trick up your sleeve when the going gets tough. Ofcourse traditional rolls are always best, and so is common sense on judging the safety conditions; but the confidence from knowing you have an almost foolproof backup is one more card in your favor.

[Trilobytze]

Seems like a good back up + suitable for slow learners who haven't pinned their roll 100% ... like me .... forget that stone age/patronising bollocks from the guys with perfect rolls ...... some of us take time to get the roll right ..... doesn't mean we shouldn't paddle! where can I get one?

[Trilobytze]

Seems like a good back up + suitable for slow learners who haven't pinned their roll 100% ... like me .... forget that stone age/patronising bollocks from the guys with perfect rolls ...... some of us take time to get the roll right ..... doesn't mean we shouldn't paddle! where can I get one?

[quedecree]

Hah!! it's a Roll BAg !! Neat trick. Would never have thought of that. Could be handy for other situations too...

[garlands8000]

thats cheating

[BarnacleBi11]

Excellent idea good to have as backup rather than punching out in rough conditions. It may only work once but it could be a life saver especially if your solo.

[jackrakino]

@whywetexit i think your crazy. tell me if i am wrong by posting on my chanel. mr j.rakino