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The Bombproof Roll and Beyond | 
 enlarge | Author: Paul Dutky
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Category: Book
List Price: $15.95
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 226569
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4
ISBN: 0897320859
Dewey Decimal Number: 797.122
EAN: 9780897320856
ASIN: 0897320859
Publication Date: July 1, 1993
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Product Description
Paddling on the edge - the ability to hold the kayak level or on edge using knee pressure, to maintain balance using body lean, and when needed to shift weight forward or backward are the skills fundamental to even simple maneuvers such as bracing, upstream ferries, and the Eskimo roll. The Bombproof Roll and Beyond! is an introduction to edge control and balance for paddlers from the beginner to the most expert. Author Paul Dutky shares his whitewater experience to help paddlers master those techniques that will enable them to surf, to playboat, and to run even the most challenging whitewater safely and with confidence.
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 Comprehensive but a bit dated November 18, 2008
This book has lots of rolling infomation and presents information on several styles of hand rolling. The book also covers more advanced info on escaping holes and rolling in currents.
I think Ken Whiting's book does a nicer job though for someone who's primarily interested in playboat or surf kayak rolling. He presents more up to date information on setup in playboats and better "debugging" information. As one who formerly had a bombproof roll in an old style 13 ft boat but who has been inconsistent recently in new boats, his information and exercises where just what I needed to bring back effectiveness and confidence.
Excellent......or should I say, necessary guide for beginners. February 13, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book was actually my first ever Amazon.com purchase almost 10 ago. It is a must have for anyone new to the sport of kayaking and just getting down the art of the bombproof roll, something essential for Class 4 whitewater or greater. This is a book with excellent illustrations and in-depth explanations, which allow one to visualize how a specific roll is done, even if there is nobody there showing you first-hand. This book has it all: the regular Eskimo roll, the two-handed roll, the one-handed roll, and even the no hands roll. And even non-roll techiques are presented here, such as wave surfing. Practically whatever you want to learn, it is in this book.
I heartily recommend this......a must-have to anyone new to the sport.
bombproof book August 12, 2003
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
this book taught me to roll, on my own, no instructor. derek hutchinson's book is a classic but dutkey's is an instruction manual.
personal creed: if you cant roll, don't go further than you can swim to shore. ergo, if you sea kayak, buy this book.
forget the pawlata, it's impractical. go for the sweep roll and relish the freedom having a bombproof roll brings to your paddling.
Ditto May 8, 2003
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I bought this book around the time it first came out about nine years ago or so. Not only is it useful for learning the kayak roll, the author also covers "old school" playboating maneuvers such as wave surfing, side-surfing in holes, 360's, enders, and pirouttes. The illustrations are diagramatic and especially helpful. Rolling techniques included are the "C-to-C" or snap roll, the sweep roll, back deck rolls, hands rolls as well as rolling stategies and exercises. Definitely one of the most helpful kayaking technique books I have read.
Kept him Quiet for hours August 25, 2001
9 out of 13 found this review helpful
I bought this book for my boyfriend, he has been using it for months and frequently goes out to practice what he has learnt from the book. He has become a skilled padler and almost everthing he has learned has come from this book. Its the best gift I ever bought for him.
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