Rolling a Kayak (Paperback)

by Ken Whiting (Author) "When learning to roll, the equipment that you use will have a significant bearing on your success..." (more)
Key Phrases: underwater forward stroke, right your kayak, back deck roll (more...)

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Product Description

The roll is one of the most important paddling techniques for kayakers. As long as you don't mind getting your head wet, you can learn to do it!

Rolling a Kayak is Ken Whiting's sixth book on kayaking technique and the most comprehensive, clear and concise guide to learning and perfecting the roll. Written for both whitewater and sea kayakers, this book provides novice kayakers with foundation skills and step-by-step instruction for the standard rolls, such as the C-to-C, Sweep and Pawlata rolls. Experienced paddlers can take advantage of Ken's clear explanations of how to execute advanced rolling techniques, including the Back Deck, Hand, and Dry Head rolls, as well as how to roll in current, waves, holes and ocean surf.

Ken 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.

This large format, full color book features underwater photography to illustrate each step of the different rolls, making it easy to see and understand how each one is done.

YOU'LL LEARN

• About the equipment
• The fundamental skills
• The standard C-to-C, Sweep and Pawlata rolls
• Tips for teaching the roll
• The Offside, Hand, Back Deck and Dry Head rolls
• How to roll in rough water
• About common errors and their solutions

About the Author
KEN WHITING is a World Champion kayaker, five-time National Champion, and one of the most influential paddlers in the world. For over fourteen years, Ken has shared his enthusiasm for paddling through his teaching and by producing a series of best-selling, award-winning instructional books and DVDs. In recognition of his accomplishments and contributions to advancing the sport of kayaking, Paddler Magazine, named Ken one of their "Paddlers of the Century".

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Heliconia Press, Inc. (May 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1896980279
• ISBN-13: 978-1896980270
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #237,635 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best rolling guide ever, November 17, 2008

By	Peter Ashley (hopkinton, ma United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ken's book had just what I needed for bringing by roll up to snuff. My formerly bombproof roll in a displacement kayak was inconsistent in the newer boats. Ken's book's "debugging" tips helped me understand what aspects of my form were off and restore effectiveness and confidence. Especially in todays boats you need to lean and twist out much more lean forward. I've got a number of kayak books. This is the best info on rolling anywhere, especially for playboaters and surf kayakers.

My only suggestion would be to put a bit more emphasis on "cocking the wrists in" to the section on "blade dives during sweep".