: I built a wood frame Yost Sea ranger last year and would like to be
: able to eskimo roll it, but not sure what additional outfitting
: is required. I am currently building float bags, sea sock, and
: deck rigging.
: What I don't have is:
: -seat (sitting on wooden slats, actually fairly comfortable for the
: short trips I have done)
: -backband
: -foot braces or anything for my
: -thighs support (I have found I can brace my thighs on the skin
: quite comfortably.)

: Can I learn to roll without these items?

In a word, no. You need to have a good connection to the boat in order to roll it, especially if you're just learning to roll. Generally, you need a backrest, foot rests, some form of thigh bracing and hip pads to keep you from sliding side-to-side. If the boat fits you closely and has a small cockpit, like a traditional Greenland kayak, you can get away without a backrest and foot rest, but I suspect that you're not in that situation.