The Hand Roll: How to Roll Your Kayak Without a Paddle

[@ethandunlop0412]

Having a hand roll has saved me on multiple occasions. I learned it before a paddle roll and practice it every time I’m in the water. It’s a great skill to have in your back pocket

[@TheVagabondAngel]

After an involutary 20 year break from from the joys of paddling, I've recently had the opportunity to start again. 20 years of rust is a lot and the muscle memory was initially slow to recover. Finding your channel, starting with Rolling Basics, has been invaluable. I love your presentation and approach to method and positive reinforcement. Brilliant and refreshing. The hand roll wasn't something I ever perfected, even at my best, which feels like a lifetime ago now... Your method isn't one I've seen before and I've just watched it for the first time. With a pool session tonight, and fresh visualisation to work with, I'm hoping now is the time to crack that nut... Great channel, great enthusiasm. Inspirational. Subscribed and eager for more as the rust flakes away. Keep on keeping on 🥳

[@CleanLineKayaking]

@@TheVagabondAngel 🙏🏻 stoked it helps! Welcome back and thanks for watching! 🤙🏻

[@shenanigoon2K]

Hell yeah! I used the window wiper today and nailed most of my hand rolls, thanks for another awesome instructional

[@michaellapointe458]

Excellent. The posture of hands to face is new to me. And the cross hands on the Cockpit rim. I'm finding your teaching to be very good for what I'm looking for. I value it a great deal. I appreciate that you're doing it.

[@CleanLineKayaking]

So glad it helps. Thanks for watching! 🙏🤙

[@rocketresi7093]

Great vid again!!! Did the "Edge Control " today at the Lake ..super super helpful and fun. Thx for teaching !!

[@dalemorgan8097]

Loving the videos. I’ve been waiting for this one a while :) Thank you!

[@CleanLineKayaking]

you're welcome!

[@ustotz]

Thank you for your detailed explanation of the hand roll. 😃👍

[@CleanLineKayaking]

Thanks for watching! 🤙🏻

[@comic8124]

I DID IT!!! After weeks and weeks of rewatching your advice I was final able to roll my Scorch… my buddy then let me try his play boat and boom straight up. Probably the technique I’m guessing, but is it easier in a short boat? Thank you and hope you are well.

[@leoburns9674]

It is a great series of videos… However… What if the kayak is longer i.e. a 17 sea kayak? I would love to see your video and a longer boat ! 😊👍

[@CleanLineKayaking]

same technique applies. I’ve used with a JK Journey and a small open canoe (savage Skeeter)

[@georgewilliamssr5230]

The older I get, the stiffer I get. Makes this move more difficult. But, I can still do it, most of the time, LOL.

[@b5yuwu672]

Is a no-hand roll possible? Like just using the momentum of going under combined with the hip snap?

[@CleanLineKayaking]

@@b5yuwu672 watch the rolling basics video and you’ll see it demonstrated. 🤙🏻

[@yourexperiencetoday6858]

@yourexperiencetoday6858 Setting up a kayak seems to be a mystery. As beginners, we have no idea what our feet position should look like. Do our knees push against the knee braces all the time or when we engage. Do we slide the knee brace forward or back? We all purchased Pyranha Scorch stout 2 2023 boats but are struggling with fit, not because they feel good or bad, we don't know if it is correct and safe or all wrong. Any help will be appreciated.

[@shanudj5092]

😊❤😮

[@Farweasel]

TO CONSOLIDATE MASTERY & CONFIDENCE ONCE YOU'VE GOT THE TECHNIQUE .... *Don't just roll once, roll 3 or 4 times in succession* Why? Because you will really slide effortlessly in to a great co-ordination sequence after practicing it several times. [Its EASIER too because you don't have to schdule in stopping once upright]

[@TheNorwoodCat]

in 12 yrs of kayaking I have never properly learned this. I have tried on my own many times, but never succeeded,.

[@出井康之]

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