Rolling a Kayak Book by Ken Whiting, learn to roll your whitewater and sea kayak - Heliconia Press


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ROLLING A KAYAK

By Ken Whiting

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 kayak roll.

Written for both whitewater and sea kayakers, this book 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 Ken's 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 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.

YOU'LL 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

88 pages

9" x 9"

Softcover

Full Color

ISBN: 9781896980270

$16.95 US

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Rolling a Kayak	Submitted: 07/17/2007
Posted By: Alan Gleave

Yet again Ken has produced a book that breaks down the required skills into easy to follow stages supported by excellent photos that will help all levels to either master new skills, or improve old ones. Particularly liked the "learning tips"
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