Comments on: something about rolling http://www.kayakquixotica.com/2006/08/30/something-about-rolling/ Tilting At Waves Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:23:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Bob L. http://www.kayakquixotica.com/2006/08/30/something-about-rolling/comment-page-1/#comment-1449 Bob L. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:20:00 +0000 http://cheesestate.com/quixotica/?p=422#comment-1449 As one of Derrick's students, I can attest that everything he has said is absolutely true. I truely didn't believe him when he said I rolled because it was so effortless. The problem is, is that I haven't been able to do it at home yet, but I do have confidence. Having been a one time juggler I think it's like going from three balls to four balls. There is so much happening at once that it takes several attempts before you realize what is truely going on. My concern is about what to call myself as I'm way way from the "I'm a god" stage. In fact, after reading many articles on this website, I feel I may be the only kayak wisconsin fan who can't roll. Not being able to roll, though, really bites as I realize that rolling opens up more confidence and hopefully, opportunities for fun. As one of Derrick’s students, I can attest that everything he has said is absolutely true. I truely didn’t believe him when he said I rolled because it was so effortless. The problem is, is that I haven’t been able to do it at home yet, but I do have confidence. Having been a one time juggler I think it’s like going from three balls to four balls. There is so much happening at once that it takes several attempts before you realize what is truely going on. My concern is about what to call myself as I’m way way from the “I’m a god” stage. In fact, after reading many articles on this website, I feel I may be the only kayak wisconsin fan who can’t roll. Not being able to roll, though, really bites as I realize that rolling opens up more confidence and hopefully, opportunities for fun.

]]> By: derrick http://www.kayakquixotica.com/2006/08/30/something-about-rolling/comment-page-1/#comment-1311 derrick Wed, 30 Aug 2006 21:09:00 +0000 http://cheesestate.com/quixotica/?p=422#comment-1311 Hey Claire,<br/><br/>I thought so. It's a Lendal! You'll adjust to it. I've always used one myself but I've known others who lose their roll when they first get a kenetic. The blade acts a bit differently than you expect and you feel like it's slicing. Once you spend more time with it, espeically sculling exercises you'll be back in the pink. :) Hey Claire,

I thought so. It’s a Lendal! You’ll adjust to it. I’ve always used one myself but I’ve known others who lose their roll when they first get a kenetic. The blade acts a bit differently than you expect and you feel like it’s slicing. Once you spend more time with it, espeically sculling exercises you’ll be back in the pink. :)

]]> By: clairesgarden http://www.kayakquixotica.com/2006/08/30/something-about-rolling/comment-page-1/#comment-1310 clairesgarden Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:52:00 +0000 http://cheesestate.com/quixotica/?p=422#comment-1310 Derrick I have had this paddle for 2 years but hardly paddled last year so think I am getting used to it without thinking now http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/01783.html <br/>I used to use this http://www.lendal.com/page.asp?pgid=500010038 on a straight shaft but found it too much to pull in heavy going.<br/>I think its also a fitness thing as I am not the spring chicken I once was, though I am getting the level a bit higher now. I can still roll the less chiney plastic river boats at the club. Derrick I have had this paddle for 2 years but hardly paddled last year so think I am getting used to it without thinking now http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/01783.html
I used to use this http://www.lendal.com/page.asp?pgid=500010038 on a straight shaft but found it too much to pull in heavy going.
I think its also a fitness thing as I am not the spring chicken I once was, though I am getting the level a bit higher now. I can still roll the less chiney plastic river boats at the club.

]]> By: snogun http://www.kayakquixotica.com/2006/08/30/something-about-rolling/comment-page-1/#comment-1309 snogun Wed, 30 Aug 2006 17:50:00 +0000 http://cheesestate.com/quixotica/?p=422#comment-1309 When I started out teaching rolling I would be just as surprised as the student when it worked. <br/>There is just something very exciting about the first roll, both for the student and the teacher.<br/><br/>I always started with the Pawlata and then moving on to the sweep roll.<br/>And I found that women generally learned quicker, probably because they actually listened to me instead of trying to power through it all like some of the guys. When I started out teaching rolling I would be just as surprised as the student when it worked.
There is just something very exciting about the first roll, both for the student and the teacher.

I always started with the Pawlata and then moving on to the sweep roll.
And I found that women generally learned quicker, probably because they actually listened to me instead of trying to power through it all like some of the guys.

]]> By: derrick http://www.kayakquixotica.com/2006/08/30/something-about-rolling/comment-page-1/#comment-1308 derrick Wed, 30 Aug 2006 13:26:00 +0000 http://cheesestate.com/quixotica/?p=422#comment-1308 Hey Silbs,<br/><br/>Yeah, one thing I do when teaching a pawlata is have the student spend time learning the roll backwards. Going from recovery, back to the set up, then roll back again. Just to have them learn the fluidity of the whole roll.<br/><br/>I'll have to have you show me how you teach that roll. Always looking for tips!! Hey Silbs,

Yeah, one thing I do when teaching a pawlata is have the student spend time learning the roll backwards. Going from recovery, back to the set up, then roll back again. Just to have them learn the fluidity of the whole roll.

I’ll have to have you show me how you teach that roll. Always looking for tips!!

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