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back deck roll 18 years 3 months ago #17583

lilmisshappy Topic Author Offline Junior Member Posts: 17 Thank you received: 0	Im wondering when doing a back deck roll...the paddle goes from the stern to the bow...is it normal then to sometimes bring the paddle towards the stern of the boat a little to finish the roll off???? If its not...any tips as to why im not coming up with just the stern to bow movement? cheers fran.
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Re:back deck roll 18 years 3 months ago #17602

nitrodude Offline Senior Member Posts: 44 Thank you received: 0	When I finish my back deck roll I'm up when the padel reaches half way from stern to bow. I do it from a high brace like a normal roll. Some people can do it from a low brace but I haven't mastered that yet.
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Try changing your set-up position... 18 years 3 months ago #17607

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As weird as it sounds the set-up position for this roll is not much different than
the set-up for any other roll. Put the power face of your blade in at your feet with your wrists cocked backward, flip the kayak over while beginning to make a wide arc from bow -stern-bow. You will need to flip the boat over the planted paddle and you will find that the paddle actually moves much less than the boat does.

Here is a video demonstration: (#4)

www.exchile.com/KayakSchoolRollIdentifier.htm

I hope this helps! Good luck !

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Re:Try changing your set-up position... 18 years 3 months ago #17688

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Thanks for the link, it's exactly what I'm looking for. I've been wanting to learn the specifics of the backdeck/rodeo roll, but wasn't sure. I've been doing more of a beckdeck sweep roll

exchile wrote:

As weird as it sounds the set-up position for this roll is not much different than
the set-up for any other roll. Put the power face of your blade in at your feet with your wrists cocked backward, flip the kayak over while beginning to make a wide arc from bow -stern-bow. You will need to flip the boat over the planted paddle and you will find that the paddle actually moves much less than the boat does.

Here is a video demonstration: (#4)

www.exchile.com/KayakSchoolRollIdentifier.htm

I hope this helps! Good luck !

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Re:back deck roll 18 years 2 months ago #18631

Benny P Offline Senior Member Posts: 29 Thank you received: 0	Personally I need so add a little low brace at the end to keep from flipping back over. I guess it is all down to the hip-snap and paddle placement. Practice is the best way I guess. As for getting rid of habits... Methinks I also need help in that department!
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Re:back deck roll 18 years 2 months ago #18659

Batayak Offline Elite Member Posts: 137 Thank you received: 0	to get a solid fonish, end your roll leaning forward to your front deck hard and sweeping towards your toes.
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