by Christopher Crowhurst | Aug 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
Every now and then we all screw up a roll, drop the paddle. Or just find ourselves in need of some assistance. Swimming the kayak is a great skill to have in your portfolio. It can allow you to reach another kayak or a fixed object or even to retrieve your paddle at...
by Christopher Crowhurst | Aug 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
Paddling the Tahe Greenland into the sunset this evening on Spring Lake. Life is good.
by Christopher Crowhurst | Aug 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
I was editing video for next week’s Roll of the Day series and noticed a cool still in the sequence:I love the spinning background effect. Can you guess what roll it is?I have roughly 15 more rolls to complete for the roll of the day series. There are many rolls...
by Christopher Crowhurst | Aug 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
When trying to explain to people what is going on underwater during a roll, video can be very powerful. But even in video subtle changes in body position are tough to discern or describe at times. I was exchanging emails with a fellow enthusiast who is trying to learn...
by Christopher Crowhurst | Aug 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
If you have a kick ass forward forward norsaq roll then you could be ready for the forward forward hand roll. The movements are basically the same. Unlike the norsaq rolls you are not getting any additional resistance or righting moment from the norsaq its just your...
