The "Eskimo Roll" is one of the most ancient of kayaking skills. In the lands of its origins, t was handed down from father to son as the single most vital technique necessary for the preservation of life in those icy waters. Today it is still regarded by all recreational kayakers and canoeists as the supreme method of self-rescue. In this study of Eskimo rolling, the author covers the whole area of instruction, confidence-building practice and successful execution of the skill. detailed guidance is given for instructors, as well as step by step exercises for the do it yourself student.
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Seller: Paradise Found Books, Chico, CA, U.S.A.
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Seller: Antiquarius Booksellers, Falkland, BC, Canada
Card Wrappers. Condition: As New. Second Printing. Originally published as "Eskimo rolling for survival" London : A. & C. Black, 1988. 152 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. Includes index. Description of 'Eskimo Rolling', an ancient kayaking skill -still regarded by recreational kayakers and canoeists as the supreme method of self-rescue. This copy is 'as new' - bright, fresh and unmarked. Tight, square binding, no spine creasing. Unpacked weight, 277g. Eligible for inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail rates within Canada, slightly more to the USA and other Countries. Seller Inventory # 34891
Seller: SZ Global, Toronto, ON, Canada
Paperback. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. The thrill of kayaking can quickly turn to panic if you don't know how to right a capsized kayak. The Eskimo Roll (the self-rescue technique of righting a capsized kayak without leaving the cockpit) is the key to building confidence for all paddling conditions. Written by the leading international sea kayaking authority Derek C. Hutchinson, Eskimo Rolling provides detailed instruction on how to perform this maneuver with skill and success. Look inside for: explanations and demonstrations of many different Eskimo Roll techniques; confidence-building exercises; action photos of the world's top sea kayakers performing a variety of rolling maneuvers; rolling techniques for both sea kayakers and whitewater paddlers; harrowing and humorous true-life rolling stories from expert kayakers. Author Derek C. Hutchinson is the leading international sea kayaking authority and has nearly forty years of experience. He travels across the globe teaching and lecturing on sea kayaking. He has also designed many of the world's leading sea kayaks. His other books include The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking, and Expedition Kayaking. Seller Inventory # 9780877429951
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