by Christopher Crowhurst | Aug 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
Oh why oh why is it sometimes easy to get a roll to work and other times impossible? Every practice session is different. Last night, just before sunset, I took my Tahe out with the root beer paddle for some rolling practice. I decided to go for it. So I put the...
by Christopher Crowhurst | Aug 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
This week a new Greenland Rolling training video was release by the University of Sea Kayaking. It features the highly experienced Maligaq Padilla, who has won the Greenland Rolling Championship no less than eight times, and renowned Dubside from the US.I got my copy...
by Christopher Crowhurst | Aug 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
I recently received a lot of coaching help with my Storm Roll. I was easily able to complete the roll and as a result had lapsed into some bad habits. The Storm roll is the first forward finishing roll I recommend you learn. Prior to starting learn this roll make sure...
by Christopher Crowhurst | Aug 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
Pakassummillugu Unermillugu – “(holding the paddle) in the crook of your arm”. Originally designed to train hunters to recover with something held in their hand, or with one hand injured or tangled up in their hunting lines.Like the...
by Christopher Crowhurst | Aug 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
This video trailer for an upcoming DVD release looks promising:A quote from their marketing: “Shawna Franklin and Leon Somme team up with award winning filmmaker Bryan Smith in Sea Kayak Rescues, a comprehensive modern guide to rescues for all paddlers. Using...
by Christopher Crowhurst | Aug 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
I think watching this video by Sean Morely is well worth the time, many of the concepts translate well to Greenland Paddles. You can read the full article supporting this video in Canoe and Kayak MagazineThis second video by Duane Strosaker is also excelent as it...
