Author : Loel Collins
Publisher : Pesda Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 23,52 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780953195688
Rolling is a skill critical to every kayaker's survival in water. This simple, four-color book provides a visual step-by-step approach to learning to roll a kayak and developing a bombproof roll in rough water. Modern and relevant to all kayakers, from sea kayakers to playboaters.
Author : Ken Whiting
Publisher : Heliconia Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,20 MB
Release : 2011-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781896980270
The roll is one of the most important paddling techniques for kayakers- and as long as you don't mind getting your head wet, you can learn to do it! Rolling a Kayak is Ken Whiting's sixth book on kayaking technique and the most comprehensive, clear, and concise guide to learning and perfecting the kayak roll. Written for both whitewater and sea kayakers, this book provides novie kayakers with foundation skills and step-by-step instructions for the standard rolls, such as the C-to-C, Sweep, and Pawlata Rolls. Experienced paddlers can take advantage of Ken's clear explanations of how to execute advanced rolling techniques, including the Back Deck Roll, the Hand Roll, the Dry Head Roll, as well as how to roll in current, waves, holes, and ocean surf. Ken also describes the most common problems that are encountered when learning the various types of rolls, and provides both their solutions as well as tricks for instructors to help students overcome them.
Author : Kent Ford
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,60 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Kayaking
ISBN : 9780966056914
Stroke drills for whitewater paddling which have been designed to develop a large repertoire of skills.
Author : Derek C. Hutchinson
Publisher : International Marine Publishing
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 13,54 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780877429951
Offering complete coverage of one of the most important kayaking skills, this guide to the self-rescue technique known as Eskimo rolling is a must-have for kayakers at all levels. The Eskimo roll is a fundamental and essential skill, allowing a solo kayaker to right a capsized boat without leaving the cockpit, and Derek Hutchinson is the master! Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Author : Eric Jackson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,39 MB
Release : 2016-01-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0811763978
From a four-time world-champion freestyle kayaker comes the definitive guide to one of whitewater kayaking's most fundamental techniques: the kayak roll. Learn how to enjoy kayaking safely and improve your skills with confidence.
Author : Luc Mehl
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 38,79 MB
Release : 2022-01-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1680516035
"A staple for paddlers.... [The Packraft Handbook has] now become the bible for outdoor recreators taking their inflatable rafts into the backcountry." ― Anchorage Daily News 2021 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Guidebook Winner Alaska-based author is a leading expert on wilderness travel Emphasis on skill progression and safety applies to wide range of outdoor water recreation Vibrant illustrations and photos inform and inspire The Packraft Handbook is a comprehensive guide to packrafting, with a strong emphasis on skill progression and safety. Readers will learn to maneuver through river features and open water, mitigate risk with trip planning and boat control, and how to react when things go wrong. Beginners will find everything they need to know to get started--from packraft care to proper paddling position as well as what to wear and how to communicate. Illustrated for visual learners and featuring stunning photography, The Packraft Handbook has something to offer all packrafters and other whitewater sports enthusiasts.
Author : Kevin Redmond
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 20,98 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 0736071318
Here, outdoor leaders will discover an abundance of ideas that can make their jobs easier, enrich their teaching knowledge and broaden their current programmes. A CD-ROM also accompanies the book and allows users to search for and print only the lessons they plan to use.
Author : Eric Soares
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,68 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Sea kayaking
ISBN : 9780070507180
A guide to sea kayaking in surf and along rocky coastlines in extreme weather conditions. Anecdotes and photographs of spectacular situations are included.
Author : Mike Svob
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 22,56 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780915024773
Grab your paddle and enjoy Illinois' beautiful rivers. This comprehensive guidebook--the only one for Illinois--features 64 trips on 33 rivers. Rivers covered include Cashe, Des Plains, Embarras, Fox, Galena, Mackinaw, Middle Fork, and Spoon. This is the ultimate guide for canoe or kayak enthusiasts of all abilities.
Author : Paul Dutky
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,90 MB
Release : 2005
Category :
ISBN : 9780897325776
"The Bombproof Roll and Beyond" is an introduction to edge control and balance for paddlers at the beginner through advanced levels. Most of this book is dedicated to the Eskimo roll, because the path leading toward mastery of the roll introduces the aspiring paddler to almost all the fundamentals needed for advanced whitewater maneuvers. A reliable roll also gives paddlers the confidence to experiment with new techniques.
