How to Roll a Kayak - Sweep Roll Review/Overview

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Irony Itch - 5 years ago

Knowing how to scull for support will prevent you from panicking if your roll fails. Also, once comfortable, you can have buddies push you in (and watching you to make sure you succeed the roll).

Aquabatics Ltd - 5 years ago

Thanks for checking out the video and for the comment!

Scott VanSickle - 5 years ago

How to miss your roll when you desperately need it. I almost drown during this video.
Cheers.
https://youtu.be/L2sIgz_DTE4

Alexandre Valiquette - 5 years ago

Very nice video!!!
I wish it was in French for our local paddlers here in Québec...
Alex, VP of whitewater Quebec Federation (Eau Vive Québec)

Alexandre Valiquette - 5 years ago

+Aquabatics Ltd That would be awesome! Unfortunely, as most of the whitewater federations, we are on a broken shoestring budget! I will pass the word in the organisation, maybe we can find a volunter... I'll let you know about it!

Aquabatics Ltd - 5 years ago

Thanks Alexandre. I wouldnt be against doing a translated version if someone in the EVQ was keen to help out!

MrTichy12345 - 5 years ago

While this video is an excellent instructional movie for the sweep roll in a whitewater kayak I believe that this link to a video is the gold standard instruction for all kayak sweep rolling- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfaRhZkazpU&t=120s

SHRED BC - 6 years ago

Watched this one at least 10 times. Great visuals for learning the sweep.

Aquabatics Ltd - 6 years ago

Thanks so much for the kind words. So stoked it is helping you!

Peter Müller - 6 years ago

See some more rolls in the pool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdM2gzy1DhE&t=11s

Archer McLeay - 6 years ago

About time a good sweep roll video came up! Brilliant job, going to show it to every student before they come to our rolling sessions!

MrTichy12345 - 5 years ago

While this video is an excellent instructional movie for the sweep roll in a whitewater kayak, I believe that this link to a video is the gold standard instruction for all kayak sweep rolling - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfaRhZkazpU&t=120s

Aquabatics Ltd - 6 years ago

Thanks so much for the kind words Archer. Super stoked you found it useful. Hope it helps your students in the future!

Peter Müller - 6 years ago

Die Frau führt das Paddel schön flach. Der Mann hingegen zieht es steil nach unten. Zwei gravierende Unterschiede.
Hier eine weitere Variante. Eher ein Mix zwischen flach und steil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdM2gzy1DhE&t=35s

Peter Müller - 6 years ago

Thank you for your comment. It`s really good in german. It`s nice to see that you write just as well in Geman as I am able to write in english.

Aquabatics Ltd - 6 years ago

Eine gute Beobachtung, Peter. Beide sind nicht falsch, das Schlüsselstück ist, dass Sie nicht an der Klinge ziehen wollen. Lieber durch das Wasser "schneiden". Ich habe mit google translate auf diese Frage geantwortet, daher entschuldige ich mich, wenn Grammer / Tempus inkorrekt ist

Nomad - 6 years ago

Really useful and entertaining to watch ! Thanks a lot !

Nomad - 6 years ago

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Aquabatics Ltd - 6 years ago

Thanks so much for the kind words Nomad! Hope that future videos we put out are equally useful!

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Aquabatics Ltd - 6 years ago

Jules Roberts thanks so much for the kind words..

greg hansen - 7 years ago

I think it would be great to show the roll without the set up - in other words, just flop over and then roll up. When I set up my roll is perfect. However, when I flop over, I tend to look up at the blade and that, I think, makes my paddle dive just a little bit.

Greg's INTO (I'm not too old) Channel - 7 years ago

I am in between Austin and San Antonio, Texas. Sightly different weather than you!

Aquabatics Ltd - 7 years ago

Thanks Greg. Just checked out some of your videos. Cheers for posting some great information. I just posted a comment on your Katana review. One of my favorite boats by the way. It was odd watching your video, wherever you shot it looks like the pool we teach kayaking in on our Costa Rica Trip. The surroundings are different but pool is identical.. ha ha

Greg's INTO (I'm not too old) Channel - 7 years ago

I don't have a problem with my roll - I am just striving for perfection! I want to achieve a sweep roll where the paddle blade barely enters the water. I try to avoid practicing with the set up because (let's face it) when you get flipped over you are rarely in the set up position. What I like about your video is the five step breakdown, especially the pause. No matter what the situation I always count to three before I try to roll up, even in class 3 rapids. Very good advice. Anyway, I have my own channel. I'd love to get some comments from you on my (unprofessionally created) videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL2ob-p59lb6jIOv6bu4hsA

Aquabatics Ltd - 7 years ago

Thanks Greg. I have added it to the list of potential videos. One thing worth trying if you are having issues with the setup. When you flip over, take a second to let the boat settle upside down, then (and this is counter-intuitive) extend your body at 90 degrees to the boat (on the side you roll). Now when you are out to the side, try and get your lips to the surface (as if trying to take a breath), this will help wrap you up to the side of the boat. At this stage reach both hands up to the surface into the start position. To help prevent the paddle diving ensure your knee drive (or hip flick as some people refer to) starts at the same time as your sweep. Give it a try and I'd be stoked to hear if it helps!. Simon

C - 7 years ago

Very nicely explained. Great Video.

Simon Coward - 7 years ago

COB thanks so much for the kind words. Really stoked it made sense.

Karen Walker - 7 years ago

Simon, I just realized that I've never seen you have to roll! The rest of those guys look super awesome! Great video, as always!

Aquabatics Ltd - 7 years ago

Ha ha.. with my gimpy shoulders these days I try to avoid it as much as possible.. This winter in the pool.. ha ha ha. Thanks for the kind words Karen!

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