How to roll a kayak on dry land

A brief illustration of how to Eskimo roll a kayak on dry land. Its a great way to practise good technique and develop muscle memory without getting wet, scared or needing an assistant.

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A brief illustration of how to Eskimo roll a kayak on dry land. Its a great way to practise good technique and develop muscle memory without getting wet, scared or needing an assistant.

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Daniel Daly
Daniel Daly - 6 years ago
You pushed off the grass sorry bad video u should be able to roll it with just your hips
OutdoorD S
OutdoorD S - 7 years ago
thanks
looks easier than what I'm doing lol
Johnny Mnemonic
Johnny Mnemonic - 8 years ago
So simple yet I needed to see it to understand. Good video.
Samuel HOUDEMON
Samuel HOUDEMON - 8 years ago
Merci votre technique m'a bien aidée
gatograto
gatograto - 11 years ago
Very practical. Thank you for the demonstration.
Bobbie Housand
Bobbie Housand - 11 years ago
check out you tube dry land kayak tool practice technique by Rich Shipley on you tube. This guy did it, but it's a guy and would like to see a woman do it. Thanks
Mandy Kotzman
Mandy Kotzman - 11 years ago
I'm not in a position to do that right now, but will try to do it as soon as I can. It looks pretty funny - because the paddle doesn't slice across the ground in the same way that it does on/in water, the kayak rotates instead.
Bobbie Housand
Bobbie Housand - 11 years ago
Can you add a sweep roll demonstration?
Sidney Taylor
Sidney Taylor - 11 years ago
Silly!

10. comment for How to roll a kayak on dry land

Matthew Booth
Matthew Booth - 11 years ago
You're expecting too much of a single training tool. I agree with your points A and C, but her rotation looked fine for this roll, and if you look carefully she never hyper-extends her shoulder. It looks safe. Points A and C are down to this being a simulation. Yes, a real roll will be different, but the basics are there. The biggest problem for a beginner is getting your head round what the hell is going on, and I think this would help a lot. I'm going to try it out on some beginners.
Connor Coultas
Connor Coultas - 11 years ago
Almost any decent kayaker (and by that I mean not a beginner) CAN roll with out a paddle.
comandernuf
comandernuf - 11 years ago
all true stay in the shuttle car
Christie Sondrup
Christie Sondrup - 11 years ago
This video helped me master my roll!! After practicing on land a few times I had no problems rolling in the water!!!
Christie Sondrup
Christie Sondrup - 11 years ago
This video helped me
DelmarBD
DelmarBD - 11 years ago
Shouldnt this 'in theory' work without the paddles? Would be interesting to see.
Bruno Bronosky
Bruno Bronosky - 11 years ago
A. Wrong. And, she'd have to go even deeper to satisfy your point C B. Different kind of roll. Google: "c to c" roll very little rotation B2. Her form looks identical to the guy in "How To: Do a C to C Kayak Roll" byt user NRSWEB C. The blade can't be flat on the ground unless the whole paddle is laying on the ground. She's not slicing with the tip or stabbing. That's just geometry of demonstrating a level upsidedown activity while sidway on a level plane. I think you're just contrarian.
Mandy Kotzman
Mandy Kotzman - 11 years ago
You are correct in noticing some pressure on the paddle blade, but it needs to be very little. In my experience, it works best with a good hip snap and very little pressure on the paddle. If you try to do it all with your arms/paddle, you will not come up (as happens in the water). So when practising, it is important to focus on minimising pressure on the paddle and maximising the hip action.
stefan walker
stefan walker - 11 years ago
people dont listen to this woman for 4 reasons: A paddle went too deep B did not use full rotation B.2 ended the stroke on a high brace doing so COULD result in stain or dislocation C. she pushed off the floor with the tip of the paddle as apposed to the blade itself if you copy this technique it will not succeed as well as a roll using correct technique or at all
Leslie
Leslie - 11 years ago
My only concern as I watch this is that it seems to me you are getting a little push off the tip of the paddle against the lawn when you in the process of hip snapping. Are you not "memorizing" leverage that will not actually be there once in the water? Otherwise great for practicing body position and technique and exercising the core so I still think it's a great idea.

20. comment for How to roll a kayak on dry land

cjjustthebest
cjjustthebest - 11 years ago
the title of the video should give you a clue as to why
Raphaël L
Raphaël L - 11 years ago
thanks ;)
mark bugeja
mark bugeja - 11 years ago
This was a great help, and it works thanks for your time, mark from malta
travelwarnings
travelwarnings - 11 years ago
Interesting...
Diablo Grande
Diablo Grande - 11 years ago
She on grass?
GBPaddling
GBPaddling - 11 years ago
Good stuff, but be careful of 'Lawn sausages'
Mandy Kotzman
Mandy Kotzman - 11 years ago
You are most welcome.
Javier A. CECCOLI
Javier A. CECCOLI - 11 years ago
sencillo, claro y eficaz. gracias por compartirlo
Mandy Kotzman
Mandy Kotzman - 11 years ago
Yes, but you can also do a sweep roll - but the kayak moves more than the paddle.
tonydude1985
tonydude1985 - 11 years ago
isnt that a c to c roll

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Squirrel Darling
Squirrel Darling - 12 years ago
Very good practice. Now to get a kayak!

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