I took my first roll class a couple weeks ago. It was funny how my instructor sounded just like Eric Jackson. I was a bit apprehensive or nervous but after getting in the water and going through each step I was rolling on my own. I understood the physics but fear seemed to cloud my vision after about 10 rolls. I got tired and my hip snap and my sweep stopped working. We stepped back and worked on my hip snap. The reality is that after you know the basics you would think muscle memory would be enough. I took my boat to my back yard and flipped it over and practiced that brace and sweep and the hip snap. Then next day I did a solo run down the South Platte River in Colorado. I never flipped over and got pinned one time. Videos like you post are an amazing tool if used correctly. There is always a learning curve and we have to get past our fear and put our boats in the river. This year in Colorado there have been 36 deaths. Only two were kayakers. Thanks for your videos. If your ever in Colorado hit me up. Good times.
How does one reconcile training oneself to relax via breath and breathing when you are underwater (especially unexpectedly) and don’t have the ability to take a couple deep breaths?
I have a hydro phobia hence reason I started kayaking last fall 2023 i have not attempted the roll yet& i'm glad I found your video! My intuition was telling me that I was in for a real mental game with this move dry suit a sox for the yqk and warmer weather & someone there to assist i spend two times a day from 1hr to 6hrs & as long as 12hrs on or next to the river seeing a harbor seal & a sealion&her pup for past two months didn't help for the first month and the beavers who are very territorial and aggressive and attack the yak at night or any boat for that matter made me question why i was out there so i say off the water at night for now none of this slowed me down made me spend even more time on the snoq. River so to pull this roll thing off is going to be a challenge for me for sure just being on the water scares the fucking hell out of me so being under water in a yak is going to be interesting to say the least ! I mentioned that i have a phobia of deep or murky waters and drowned when I was 5yrs old in a swimming pool drowning was pleasant and peaceful not scary at all it's when your slammed back into the body after being Ressessatated! That's the traumatizing part! I'm now 50 and don't want to carry this damn phobia into the next life because it's from a past life already. Thank you so much for this helpful & informative video! Every thing happens for a reason weather one believes in it or not it dose! Lovelight lightlove & safe water work& play for every one!
I like you. I agree. But I have to have a roll so I don't allow the nerves. I jump in and try. If I fail I try again. I totally understand your strategy. I agree. That's kind of what I do. Thank you so much.
I took my first roll class a couple weeks ago. It was funny how my instructor sounded just like Eric Jackson. I was a bit apprehensive or nervous but after getting in the water and going through each step I was rolling on my own. I understood the physics but fear seemed to cloud my vision after about 10 rolls. I got tired and my hip snap and my sweep stopped working. We stepped back and worked on my hip snap. The reality is that after you know the basics you would think muscle memory would be enough. I took my boat to my back yard and flipped it over and practiced that brace and sweep and the hip snap. Then next day I did a solo run down the South Platte River in Colorado. I never flipped over and got pinned one time. Videos like you post are an amazing tool if used correctly. There is always a learning curve and we have to get past our fear and put our boats in the river. This year in Colorado there have been 36 deaths. Only two were kayakers. Thanks for your videos. If your ever in Colorado hit me up. Good times.
Thanks for your comment! Glad you find these helpful.
How does one reconcile training oneself to relax via breath and breathing when you are underwater (especially unexpectedly) and don’t have the ability to take a couple deep breaths?
I have a hydro phobia hence reason I started kayaking last fall 2023 i have not attempted the roll yet& i'm glad I found your video! My intuition was telling me that I was in for a real mental game with this move dry suit a sox for the yqk and warmer weather & someone there to assist i spend two times a day from 1hr to 6hrs & as long as 12hrs on or next to the river seeing a harbor seal & a sealion&her pup for past two months didn't help for the first month and the beavers who are very territorial and aggressive and attack the yak at night or any boat for that matter made me question why i was out there so i say off the water at night for now none of this slowed me down made me spend even more time on the snoq. River so to pull this roll thing off is going to be a challenge for me for sure just being on the water scares the fucking hell out of me so being under water in a yak is going to be interesting to say the least ! I mentioned that i have a phobia of deep or murky waters and drowned when I was 5yrs old in a swimming pool drowning was pleasant and peaceful not scary at all it's when your slammed back into the body after being Ressessatated! That's the traumatizing part! I'm now 50 and don't want to carry this damn phobia into the next life because it's from a past life already. Thank you so much for this helpful & informative video! Every thing happens for a reason weather one believes in it or not it dose! Lovelight lightlove & safe water work& play for every one!
I like you. I agree. But I have to have a roll so I don't allow the nerves. I jump in and try. If I fail I try again. I totally understand your strategy. I agree. That's kind of what I do. Thank you so much.
This is great, Anna.
Glad you like it Judy!
Good video thanks Anna
This helps thank you
Glad it helps! Thanks for watching!
Rolling should be your yoga.
I have a video for yoga for the kayak roll as well!
Off to watch ..thank you Anna 🌊