Greenland Rolling Practice with Izzy & Chessy, July 2023

[@therollingguy132]

Superb skills👏👏👏

[@mmcholm]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@TheSeriousWaterman]

Need to learn the back deck roll myself

[@dcof4994]

Awesome!!! What are the models of all the kayaks you're rolling? I've been looking for something with low volume, hard chine, and la ow back deck. Those boats look perfect.

[@mmcholm]

Those are Greenland style kayaks. Two Tahe-Marine Zeguls and a Rebel (they bought Tahe) but I'm not sure which model. We all have these Greenland style kayaks specifically for rolling practice.

[@dcof4994]

Thanks@@mmcholm for the reply and for the great video!

[@wavesoffun]

Loved the paddling upside down - I always get so disorientated when I try that one! Great work with learning so many of the rolls: how many different rolls are you up to now?

[@mmcholm]

Thanks and thanks for watching. I think this video covers most or all of the rolls I've tried :-) Might be one or two I'm forgetting...

[@Robert_Browne]

That would be great if a pod comes by. Put on a snorkel and get out the go pro.

[@jamesiversen]

Nice! Did you get a new boat for rolling practice or is it a loaner from the club? I doubt I'd fit in it! 🤣 I really wanted to sign up for this weekend's "Learn to Roll" course with James (and presumably you?), but had a schedule conflict again. I'm hoping I can make the August session work as I really want to get the foundations down this year.

[@mmcholm]

I bought this kayak for rolling practice. I had someone 6' 1" in it yesterday and they were able to roll. It is a tight fit but that's what makes it easier to roll. I may assist James this weekend.

[@jamesiversen]

@@mmcholm Ya, I'm 6'-6", so my options are limited. I own a Sterling Grand Illusion and look forward to mastering more than just the first half of a roll!

[@Robert_Browne]

Most of the rolling videos I'm watching are with hard chines. Do you get a faster roll past the balance point?

[@mmcholm]

A hard chine acts as a secondary keel when on edge, or in the context of rolling, when you are in a balance brace or floating to the back deck during a roll. The chine helps the boat stabilize on it's side which can assist rolling.