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I couldn't get the video clips any smaller, sorry, maybe someone has tips on how to scale down the size, bitrate, etc -- but they're not too bad.
First up: The back deck roll. I *think* there's nothing much wrong with this -- works reliably and is quick ...
http://www.biothinking.com/paddle/c1rol ... ckroll.mpg
[2.3MB] Right-click and Save Target As
I use the backdeck roll all the time, and only if it fails do I set up for the classic roll.
Now the what I call the 'classic' roll --
http://www.biothinking.com/paddle/c1rol ... icroll.mpg
3.8MB Right-click and Save Target As
Not bad, a bit weak though ....
And what happens when you don't flick your hips!
http://www.biothinking.com/paddle/c1roll/nohipflick.mpg
2.7MB Right-click and Save Target As
That's really the benefit of this videoing process -- it has revealed my lack of hip flick. I still get up, but my paddle has sunk so deep and vertical it offers no support once I'm up, and I often let go of the shaft and/or fall back in again, as evidenced by this final clip ---
http://www.biothinking.com/paddle/c1roll/problem2.mpg
2.5MB Right-click and Save Target As
Sure, I can muscle up on the blade, but I would consider that unacceptable in a kayak roll --- so it's back to the pool for me!
Thanks for watching, any comments more than welcome!
/edwin