The Bombproof Roll and Beyond | 
| Author: Paul Dutkey
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Category: Book
List Price: $15.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 135997
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
The Bombproof Roll and Beyond! is an introduction to edge control and balance for paddlers from the beginner to the most expert.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
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.
Outstanding Illustrations, Excellent Instruction September 19, 1999
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
The Bombproof roll and beyond is an essential book for any novice or intermediate kayaker. This book does and excellent job of explaining through both text and illustrations the different steps involved in just about any roll imaginable (c to c, sweep, back deck, hand roll). It also provide excellent tips for identifying and correcting problems with rolls. An outstanding book. An essential in any kayaker's library.
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