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Re: Are some kayaks easier to roll?
By:Brad Farr
Date: 5/2/2003, 6:51 pm
In Response To: Other: Are some kayaks easier to roll? (Ken M.)

The one thing that I noticed when trying different boats during rolling class was not so much hull shape , but how well I fit the boat. Too loose of a fit and you can't transmit your body motion thru to the boat. Before I installed hip pads in my own boat, I would slide off center, keeping the boat off balance.

: Hi all,

: I was wondering if there are certain aspects about the design of a kayak that
: would make for easier rolling. If so, I would probably want to learn on a
: boat that was easire to roll.

: Going out of town today so will respond to any posts later.

: Thanks,
: Ken

Messages In This Thread

Other: Are some kayaks easier to roll?
Ken M. -- 5/2/2003, 9:24 am
Re: Other: Are some kayaks easier to roll?
Robert Livingston -- 5/4/2003, 3:12 am
Re: Are some kayaks easier to roll?
Brad Farr -- 5/2/2003, 6:51 pm
Re: Are some kayaks easier to roll?
Robert N Pruden -- 5/3/2003, 9:05 pm
Re: Outfitting?
Steve Frederick -- 5/2/2003, 10:48 pm
Re: Thanx Everyone! *NM*
Steve Frederick -- 5/5/2003, 3:08 pm
Re: Outfitting? *LINK*
Brian Nystrom -- 5/5/2003, 11:57 am
Re: Outfitting? *LINK*
Ken -- 5/3/2003, 3:00 pm
Re: Outfitting? *LINK*
Brad Farr -- 5/3/2003, 12:43 am
Re: Other: Are some kayaks easier to roll?
Shawn Baker -- 5/2/2003, 10:28 am
Re: Other: Are some kayaks easier to roll?
Bill Burton -- 5/2/2003, 5:10 pm
Re: Other: Are some kayaks easier to roll?
Shawn Baker -- 5/2/2003, 5:43 pm
Re: Other: Are some kayaks easier to roll?
Bill Burton -- 5/2/2003, 5:56 pm
...and..
Shawn Baker -- 5/2/2003, 10:31 am
"may"? lmao! I should hope it does! *NM*
Robert N Pruden -- 5/3/2003, 9:02 pm
Re: ...and.. LOW VOLUME :D !
risto -- 5/2/2003, 12:30 pm
Re: ...and.. LOW VOLUME :D !
Rick Sylvia -- 5/2/2003, 1:42 pm
Re: Other: Are some kayaks easier to roll?
LeeG -- 5/2/2003, 9:32 am