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Rolling a Kayak

Rolling a Kayak    
Format Softcover
Catalogue No. 978-1-896980-27-0
Pages 88
Language English only
Price $19.95
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Written by Ken Whiting.
Published by The Heliconia Press, 2006.

Description:

Written for both whitewater and sea kayakers, Rolling a Kayak provides novice kayakers with foundation skills and step-by-step instructions for the standard kayak rolls, such as the C-to-C, Sweep and Pawlata rolls. Experienced paddlers can take advantage of the clear explanations of how to execute advanced rolling techniques, including the Back Deck Roll, the Hand Roll, the Dry Head Roll, as well as how to roll in currents, waves, holes and ocean surf. The author also describes the most common problems that are encountered when learning the various types of rolls, and provides both their solutions as well as tricks for instructors to help students overcome them.

You will learn:
  • About the equipment
  • The fundamental skills
  • The standard C-to-C, Sweep and Pawlata Rolls
  • Tips for teaching the roll
  • Offside, Hand, Back Deck, and Dry Head Rolls
  • Rolling in rough water
  • Common errors and their solutions
Also from Ken Whiting:
Whitewater Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide, 2nd Edition

 
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