tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249920826071348218.post2921019824521421051..comments2023-05-19T02:25:30.088-07:00Comments on Mackayak: AvataqUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249920826071348218.post-8521351343538455662014-05-08T08:30:28.001-07:002014-05-08T08:30:28.001-07:00Hi Julie - if you can get a hold of an inflatable ...Hi Julie - if you can get a hold of an inflatable paddle float you can gradually let air out of it as you gain confidence. I don't know the Delphin but I have cranked Shunas myself. Try putting them to zero feather for this. Try butterfly rolling and static bracing with your paddle (hand in the middle of the shaft) someone in the water beside you and focus on good body position, shoulders flat to the water. Try to get your hands on a Greenland paddle if you can. Are you wearing a tuiliq? or a PFD (or is it in your hands)? I taught myself how to roll but highly recommend Cheri Perry and Turner Wilson's DVD by Justine Curgenven - This is The Roll.Mackayakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16251513157660155321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249920826071348218.post-2652689060869709992014-05-08T01:44:52.346-07:002014-05-08T01:44:52.346-07:00Hello, I'm just starting to learn to roll. I&#...Hello, I'm just starting to learn to roll. I've been kayaking with a club for a year and learned about Greenland paddling through the internet. I've been practicing away from the club and have managed to do the static brace but still holding on to a pdf. I also put the paddle through the pdf and try to do a half capsize and then a butterfly roll. I'm using a Delphin and a Werner cranked Shuna. Still can't do a static brace without holding on to the pdf.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484848979743292147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249920826071348218.post-54550228252563378772014-01-19T13:01:46.875-08:002014-01-19T13:01:46.875-08:00Hi Tony, sounds good. I'll suggest that. You c...Hi Tony, sounds good. I'll suggest that. You could put water in it as you wanted to use less buoyancy. I think the avataq works well for getting the hang of the movements in the forward finish roll because you can hold on to it with two hands in the same way as you grasp the paddle before you extend out over the water. Mackayakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16251513157660155321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249920826071348218.post-2219139748524809982014-01-19T04:38:20.641-08:002014-01-19T04:38:20.641-08:00I've used an avataq of sorts to put the pieces...I've used an avataq of sorts to put the pieces of my roll together when I lose my groove. Its an empty plastic container with handle and it allows me to not only lay on the water but also fully capsize and roll using the hip snap. I think it might be more effective than holding on to the side of the pool for beginners.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03811529922250366230noreply@blogger.com