Your kayaking will improve most rapidly, and you will have more fun, if you have the confidence that your roll is reliable. A successful roll requires the correct performance of a few simple body motions. With proper technique, rolling a kayak is effortless. Based on the bestselling instructional video, this ebook helps you learn, tuneup, or teach the kayak roll. Enhanced with links to 5 minutes of video examples.
Contents: Introductory Concepts The Hip Snap - and why it is critical. Setup, Sweep, Finish! Key steps for smooth rolling. Finish Position. Your target through the roll. Shoulder Injury Prevention - Simple guidelines to keep you safe. The Sweep - Making it effortless. Bombproofing the Roll- What every paddler seeks. Diagnostics and Solutions- Veteran instructors share their rolling tips. Troubleshooting Checklist- Invaluable printable list. Braces- So you don't flip in the first place. Roll Styles- Understanding the lingo. Instructors Checklist-Another invaluable printable list. Learning Curve - What next after mastering the kayak roll.