How to Sea Kayak : Sea Kayaking: The Hip Snap
Sea kayaking can be a very dangerous sport that not everyone is made for. Learn how to do a hip snap and how to be safe while doing it. Expert: Jean Totz Bio: President of Sweetwater Kayaks, Jean is also the Director of the Florida Gulf Coast International Sea Kayak Symposium at Sweetwater Kayaks. Filmmaker: Bob Hunt
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August 17th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Thanks for this! You have taken the “mystery” out of the roll.
January 18th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
excuse me but when and where the hip snap is usefull? im new to kayak thanks!
January 28th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
You hip snap every time you do a roll. Here is how to practice. In the pool, flip over next to the edge, and hold the edge with both hands. Head should be barely underwater, and the hull completely flipped. Without using your hands too much, snap the hull upright, then with a light push off the wall, get your body out. The head comes out last. MINIMIZE the force used by your hands. Practice until it feels natural to come up this way (20 times-ish). With a good hip snap, you don’t need a paddle!
July 13th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Sea kayaking is not as dangerous as you say in the video description. Lies. Not experts.
December 7th, 2009 at 2:20 am
I am drooling at this lady…. She is so beautiful to look at. Your feet looks very beautiful as well doll…. )