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Subscribe for FREE FULL EPISODES online on CarbonTV: http://bit.ly/1s5qsEF In this episode, Ken Whiting takes an in depth look at how to roll a kayak. This episode looks at both the C to C roll, and the sweep roll techniques, and identifies the strengths and weaknesses of both. Produced by The Heliconia Press http://www.helipress.com Sponsored by Aquabound http://www.aquabound.com

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windbreaker57 - 7 years ago

This was great help. Thanks!

BrickByBrick Asdq - 7 years ago

does the new paddle system mean it can be used by left handed people as well? Please reply as if it does then i want one!

energiefreak - 7 years ago

really good explanation. thx for the video

Kîmé - 7 years ago

What if we can't roll? Can we get out of the kayak easily??

dreyrugr - 7 years ago

KimRose愛 {Nagiなぎ} Yeah, you just release the skirt.

Buettner Burritt - 7 years ago

I know that you can get solutions for that on woodprix website. just google 'woodprix' :)))

Lance Smith - 8 years ago

Nahh !this is all too much head stuff and yadayadayada.... checkout the layback roll by "comfort paddling".

joynthis - 8 years ago

Well, don't turn your coffin-shaped plastic boat upside down and you won't need to do this. However, if you practice holding your breath a long time, I bet you see some cool stuff when you're inverted and bouncing down a rapid.

Chromedian - 7 years ago

joynthis like the blood floating in the water from hitting your head on the rocks?

El Wally - 8 years ago

Excelente. Mi agradecimiento desde Argentina.

CHADSTER44 - 8 years ago

10. comment for How to Roll a Kayak

Wan ZalmanWZ - 8 years ago

i hope someone can show/make animated video how knee and hips reaction during roll

Jolynn Lockard - 8 years ago

I checked a lot of woodworking handbooks. Those from woodprix are the best.

Kimbo Darwin - 8 years ago

00:37 And here we see the majestic Kenwhiting in his natural habitat as he gracefully ascends from the water like a beautiful merman.

Ed Mee - 6 years ago

David hasselhoff in slow motion.

Minsang1st - 7 years ago

hahaha was thinking the exact same thing!

Andrew Tataj - 8 years ago

gonna try this out this summer. Last summer I wasn't able to do it, but for sure my biggest issue was my head position during the roll. Thanks, this should help a lot!

William The Canadian - 8 years ago

can somebody please edit the word fabulous onto the screen every time somebody does a roll and they come up so gracefully from the water

Alex - 8 years ago

I'm guessing Sammyadam83 died trying : ( RIP Sammyadam83

Aida Susnjar - 8 years ago

fjebhk

Richard Wells - 9 years ago

Brilliant thanks.

frosty1 - 9 years ago

Best instructional I've seen. Watched over and over and was able to execute the sweep roll. After practicing and going back to this video, the tips and directions make even more sense and improve even more.

Aglassact77 - 9 years ago

Hey thanks guys, great video and great for beginners who wanna have some safe fun out there ... we appreciate it :)

CoDaclysmic - 9 years ago

23 people drowned....
.......GONE.................
.......DED....................

20. comment for How to Roll a Kayak

Mark Lawton - 9 years ago

thanks, good instructional vidio

mustafa rashad - 7 years ago

Mark Lawton Video*

Andy Cui - 10 years ago

Thanks for the video! very helpful! I wonder if its necessory for kayaker to master rolls from both sides ?

Mark Lawton - 9 years ago

uh-yes as water doesn't usually care if your left or right handed also waves cant be relied on to come from only the left

Lew Williams - 10 years ago

yh thanks taught me a lot veruy clear but how do u do it through waves

Neusa Luz - 10 years ago

Agua parada e tao tranquilo de aprender e quanto as aguas turbulentas das cachoeiras e das corredeiras do Rio de brotas no interior de sao Paulo brasil Terra do cantor Daniel

Adam Bodnar - 10 years ago

Thanks for the great video, I was able to roll immediately after watching this whereas I had struggled and failed. under direct instruction last week. You give very clear instructions and the multiple video angles make or great perspective!

SunnyHeirReborn3 - 11 years ago

nice video... clear yes - easy hum - LOL

phartattack - 11 years ago

Too many wierd phrases C to C? SWEEP ROLL, SETTING UP, CONTROL HAND. Hip SNAP, You're trying to sound smart which makes people click away from your videos I only got in about 4 minutes before you lost me

BCC BCC - 7 years ago

Yup. With an attention span like that, you'll never learn anything.

Charboneau Craig - 7 years ago

Dagger axis

Jared Kravor - 7 years ago

then yer pretty damn slow

awaser123 - 11 years ago

all you have to do is pull out your skirt loop, push away the kayak, and surface. Good question :)

Nomad - 7 years ago

Hi, Its worth learning as if you do go over you then have a lot longer in the water as you collect your thoughts ,empty your kayak (you will learn to do that) ! ,Get back in ,put your spray-deck back in place and then perhaps start to enjoy yourself again. If you know how to recover it will be a few seconds and you are good again ,(unless the next wave catches you a good-un of course ) : ) Hope you enjoy your paddling .

Kîmé - 7 years ago

If I try doing a roll... I'll just drown... is there a reason why people want to roll? Is it difficult getting out of a kayak when flipping??