Ok, bored at work, maybe a bump will get me a paddle partner :)

I live in Mukilteo, I have a boxtruck that locks up tight, I'll drive....meet ya anywhere, just about anytime.  I really need to work on ALL my skills, so any advice is greatly appreciated.
Brett

I can go almost any time if someone has an extra dry top, and a spare throwbag wouldn't go amiss either. I'm a dumbass and forgot both back in colorado, but I'd be comfortable taking people down anything 3+ or below. 

Usually medium, but I'll fit into some large's.

Sadly I think I'm out of paddling time. Made it out on middle middle, but I'm in Canada until Tuesday, and I'm leaving early Friday.

My friend and I get out on some weekends and do some easier 2+ and 3 runs. Feel free to PM me with your name/number and I can keep you in the loop when we go.

Anybody? Anywhere?  I haven't found a crew to tag up with this vacation.  Greatly appreciated
Brett

Looks like some big rain tomorrow. Will that effect flows on the green?

Back in town, bored as all hell, looking to get on the water. I can comfortably paddle most class IV, beater my way down short class V, and feel comfortable rescuing on III-IV. Shoot me a pm or something!

Oh, didn't you hear? Kayaking is dead. All the rivers are dry and water rationing is in effect. lol (only somewhat true.) I'm in Tacoma... I have family down now so this week I'm a little tied up.. but maybe next week if the snoqualamie falls run is in we could do some practice. PM me with what runs you've done and I'll send the you tube link that first got my roll going.

Irene :) I just sent a link to someone else and then saw you posted the same one from the Gene X series... I loved those ones. This link for a roll is uber easy. I got it the first time after wrecking attempts for a c to c.. after this I was better able to figure out the mechanics and do a c to c.. I used it to teach my son.. and he was able to get it right away too. anyway, it's short and sweet and doesn't require focusing on hip snap.. head position.. etc. Not great for playboats because you can stern squirt. It's a good starter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34KdMDe6iSo

It still is my only roll.....special thanks to Irene 

Ah yes, I remember the 'kayak roll indentifier'. :)

I like this troubleshooting video from H2O Dreams too:

https://youtu.be/Hmc_S6gjt9g

When we were in NZ I talked to some of the new graduates from that school in Murcheson (mostly Class II boaters with bomber rolls, plus some with on and offside hand rolls) and they said they were taught to have the paddle blade directed slightly into the water (like 25 or 30 degrees) when starting the roll, the opposite of what I had thought, seeing as it seems this would set you up to have your paddle blade dive.  But apparently with the dynamics of the paddle shape it creates lift instead, like an airplane wing. I find the blade moves faster that way, with less drag and it just overall makes it easier to roll.

Hi all, I just picked myself up a Mamba and am really looking for others to start paddling with. Currently live in north Seattle and have done one all day paddle class. Looking to really get into the sport.

Get at me!

Ansel Koehler
206-856-7734