TURTLE ROLL

USE IN WAVES 2FT+

The Turtle Roll is a good method for navigating bigger whitewaters. Yes, it does have its drawbacks but it's still a valuable technique when used in the right circumstances.

HOW IT WORKS

The Turtle Roll is a method of navigating through waves by tipping the board upside down, and holding onto the rails under the water whilst letting the wave roll over the board.

Here's how it's done:

As the wave approaches grab onto the rails on either side of your board slightly above your shoulders and flip upside down - you and the board.
With your hands on the rails, lock your forearms to the deck of the board, tilt your head to the side and let the wave pass over you.
Hold on tight, as you do not want to lose grip of the board. It’s okay to wax the rails to help maintain your grip.
To perform this effectively you must be 100% perpendicular to the wave. If you’re at an angle, your board will likely get ripped out of your hands.
Once the wave passes, roll back onto your board, move back into your correct position and continue to paddle.

TURTLE ROLL

YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO ACCESS THIS COURSE

LEVEL 1 BEGINNER

GOTTA HAVE POP!

SPEED

TURNING

THE SUBTLE ART OF NEGOTIATING WAVES

PADDLING

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LEVEL 2 PROGRESSOR

IT'S TIME TO PROGRESS...

POP-UP LIKE THE PRO'S

READING WAVES

CATCHING UNBROKEN WAVES

TURN BABY TURN

TRIMMING

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LEVEL 3 IMPROVER

THE QUICKENING

ANGLED TAKE OFF

SPEED

BOTTOM TURNS

CARVING

CUTBACKS

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