A BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ESKIMO ROLL IN KAYAKING

The purpose of the present study was to develop a mechanical model of the Eskimo roll in kayaking, in order to eventually develop an Eskimo roll simulator. The Eskimo roll is a very difficult skill to master, as the starting position is a stable position upside down in the water. A land-based simula...

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Main Authors: Alexander, M.J.L., Giesbrecht, G.G., Nickel, R.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) 2009
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Online Access:https://ojs.ub.uni-konstanz.de/cpa/article/view/2912