Rolling a Kayak

Author: Ken Whiting
Publisher: Heliconia Press
ISBN: 9781896980270
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The roll is one of the most important paddling techniques for kayakers- and 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 kayak roll. Written for both whitewater and sea kayakers, this book provides novie kayakers with foundation skills and step-by-step instructions 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 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.

Kayak Rolling

Author: Loel Collins
Publisher: Pesda Press
ISBN: 9780953195688
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
Rolling is a skill critical to every kayaker's survival in water. This simple, four-color book provides a visual step-by-step approach to learning to roll a kayak and developing a bombproof roll in rough water. Modern and relevant to all kayakers, from sea kayakers to playboaters.

Eskimo Rolling

Author: Derek C. Hutchinson
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
ISBN: 9780877429951
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
Offering complete coverage of one of the most important kayaking skills, this guide to the self-rescue technique known as Eskimo rolling is a must-have for kayakers at all levels. The Eskimo roll is a fundamental and essential skill, allowing a solo kayaker to right a capsized boat without leaving the cockpit, and Derek Hutchinson is the master! Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

The Kayaker's Playbook

Author: Kent Ford
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780966056914
Category : Kayaking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Stroke drills for whitewater paddling which have been designed to develop a large repertoire of skills.

Kayaking with Eric Jackson

Author: Eric Jackson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0811763978
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
From a four-time world-champion freestyle kayaker comes the definitive guide to one of whitewater kayaking's most fundamental techniques: the kayak roll. Learn how to enjoy kayaking safely and improve your skills with confidence.

The Packraft Handbook

Author: Luc Mehl
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1680516035
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 406

Book Description
"A staple for paddlers.... [The Packraft Handbook has] now become the bible for outdoor recreators taking their inflatable rafts into the backcountry." ― Anchorage Daily News 2021 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Guidebook Winner Alaska-based author is a leading expert on wilderness travel Emphasis on skill progression and safety applies to wide range of outdoor water recreation Vibrant illustrations and photos inform and inspire The Packraft Handbook is a comprehensive guide to packrafting, with a strong emphasis on skill progression and safety. Readers will learn to maneuver through river features and open water, mitigate risk with trip planning and boat control, and how to react when things go wrong. Beginners will find everything they need to know to get started--from packraft care to proper paddling position as well as what to wear and how to communicate. Illustrated for visual learners and featuring stunning photography, The Packraft Handbook has something to offer all packrafters and other whitewater sports enthusiasts.

Yoga for Paddling

Author: Anna Levesque
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493028693
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
Yoga for Paddling is a visual, instructional guide designed to walk readers through 30 -35 yoga poses that are effective in stretching the muscles that paddlers use most, and strengthening the muscles that they use least. The book includes chapters on anatomy and alignment principles specific to the movements of paddling for kayakers, canoeists, and SUPers, and includes tips on proper paddling technique, performance focus, relaxation, and short stories about paddling injuries healed via yoga. One to three photos demonstrate each pose, with clear, concise text on how to get into and hold the poses

The Bombproof Roll and Beyond

Author: Paul Dutky
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN: 9780897325776
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"The Bombproof Roll and Beyond" is an introduction to edge control and balance for paddlers at the beginner through advanced levels. Most of this book is dedicated to the Eskimo roll, because the path leading toward mastery of the roll introduces the aspiring paddler to almost all the fundamentals needed for advanced whitewater maneuvers. A reliable roll also gives paddlers the confidence to experiment with new techniques.

Extreme Sea Kayaking

Author: Eric Soares
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN: 9780070507180
Category : Sea kayaking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A guide to sea kayaking in surf and along rocky coastlines in extreme weather conditions. Anecdotes and photographs of spectacular situations are included.

Derek Hutchinson's Guide to Eskimo Rolling

Author: Derek Hutchinson
Publisher: A & C Black
ISBN: 9780713651089
Category : Kayaking
Languages : en
Pages : 134

Book Description
Eskimo rolling, the art of righting yourself after capsizing, is the essential kayaking survival skill. Based on ancient techniques used by the Inuit, modern day rolling methods, such as the beginner's Pawlata Roll or the popular Screw Roll, draws on the skills used for generations. This new edition details 16 eskino rolls from the basic to the advanced, with step-by-step instructions and accompanying illustrations for instructors, seasoned veterans or learners. To ensure that you are fully prepared for rolling, there are practices for the basic strokes and techniques included as well as confidence building exercises."