The Rondel Kayak Chaos: Pool Rolls and Clackamas Carnage
My fifth-ever inflatable kayak roll in a pool in the SOTAR Rondel, then Clackamas footage and carnage. What the Rondel is like when things get wild.
Hardshell Kayaking Fun: Rolling in a Pyranha Ripper
Fun hardshell kayaking and rolling in a Pyranha Ripper, and how my roll grew from the pool to the river.
Hardshell Kayak Roll in a Jackson Hero
An 18-second roll in a Jackson Hero hardshell kayak, and how my roll progressed from the pool to the river.
Hardshell Kayaking Roll Practice
Pool roll practice in a hardshell kayak, and why repetition is what makes a roll reliable on the river.
Learning to Roll a Hardshell Kayak in a Pool (Successfully)
How I landed my first hardshell kayak roll after two pool sessions and about four hours, plus tips for learning your roll in a pool.