Comments on Paddling Otaku: 10 essentials for sea kayaking

Interesting. I am learning the greenland roll this...

2012-07-16T10:17:33.649-04:00

Interesting. I am learning the greenland roll this summer, I find it very similar to the c to c that I use all the time. But a bit smoother and a bit less 'muscly'. I just made that word up. I keep the paddle float on my front deck, so it doesn't get in the way of anything. It is right next to a bilge pump which is actually much bigger. The only thing I would question in what you say - question only, not disagree with - is that the largest growth demographic in kayaking is rec boats. big wide rec boats. Hard to roll, and really hard to greenland roll because the seat back, width, and rear deck height get in the way. I do think that everyone should learn to roll, and most don't. every whitewater kayaker rolls, and it's no big deal. thanks for the comment!

AND SILBS AND VAL from Kayakcanoeblog. Thanks for the comments, not sure how I missed them!

PO

Well done...however...I don't carry a separate...

2012-07-16T09:56:03.225-04:00

Well done...however...I don't carry a separate paddle float because it gets in the way of rolling a kayak. A trustworthy standard Greenland roll is the best possible rescue and it is within reach of most sea kayakers. As a precaution, I keep my rear deck clear of anything that could impede rolling the kayak. I start most tours by rolling the boat, just to warm up. I tour with a lap bag which makes an excellent float for rolling or doing a paddle float rescue. I encourage serious kayakers to learn the standard Greenland roll which is much easier, safer and more reliable than the high brace whitewater rolls.

Nice piece. Basics, basics, basics. Saves lives.

2012-03-03T22:21:23.677-05:00

Nice piece. Basics, basics, basics. Saves lives.

Hi, Good tips. And how about having a safe and sec...

2012-03-01T20:40:32.858-05:00

Hi,
Good tips. And how about having a safe and secure boat to start with -))

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Your absolutely right Mark. One of the early versi...

2012-02-21T08:50:37.408-05:00

Your absolutely right Mark. One of the early versions of my list had 'Knowledge' on it. I moved away from it because the versions of the list I was seeing for other sports stuck to 'gear'. But your absolutely right. I will update it this afternoon. thanks

PO

How about Good Judgement, Common Sense and Situati...

2012-02-21T02:24:03.345-05:00

How about Good Judgement, Common Sense and Situational Awareness before launching and while on the water. I would probably put these at the top of my list.

Mark