Rolling a Kayak - Couverture souple

Whiting, Ken

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1896980279 ISBN 13 : 9781896980270

Editeur : Heliconia Press, 2011

Synopsis

The roll is one of the most important paddling techniques for kayakers. As long as you don't mind getting your head wet, you can learn to do it!

Learn all about:

• Equipment
• Fundamental skills
• Standard C-to-C, Sweep, and Pawlata Rolls
• Offside, Hand, Back Deck, and Dry Head Rolls
• Rolling in rough water
• Tips for teaching the roll
• Common errors and their solutions

This is the comprehensive, clear, and concise guide you need to learn and perfect the kayak roll!

Written for both whitewater and sea kayakers, this helpful handbook provides novice kayakers with foundational skills and step-by-step instruction for the standard rolls, while experienced paddlers can take advantage of Ken's clear explanations to learn how to execute advanced rolling techniques.

Author Ken Whiting is a World Champion kayaker, five-time National Champion, and one of the most influential paddlers in the world. For the past fourteen years, Ken has shared his enthusiasm for paddling through his teaching and in the production of a series of award-winning instructional books and DVDs. In recognition of his accomplishments and his contributions to advancing the sport of kayaking, Paddler Magazine named Ken one of their "Paddlers of the Century." This is Ken's sixth book on kayaking technique.

These information-packed 88 pages contains detailed explanations, clear text, and over 150 color photos to help you to better understand the positions required to prepare for and execute various styles of roll. The detailed overview covers all points of view and styles of roll, including the standard C-to-C, Sweep, and Pawlata, and the more advanced Back Deck Roll, Hand Roll, and Dry Head Roll, as well as how to roll in current, waves, holes, and ocean surf. The author also describes the most common problems that are encountered when learning the various types of rolls, provides their solutions, and offers tricks for instructors to help students overcome them.

Learn the critical paddling technique of rolling, with Rolling a Kayak!

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

For the past twelve years World Champion kayaker, Ken Whiting, has shared his enthusiasm and passion through his teaching, and through his production of ten best-selling, award-winning instructional books and DVDs on the sport of kayaking.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Heliconia Press
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1896980279
• ISBN 13: 9781896980270
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 88
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible