Hip-flick explained

The hip-flick, (sometimes called the hip-snap), is a technique used in kayaking to rotate the boat around its longest axis. It is fundamental to all kayaking techniques that return the boat to upright after a capsize,[1] such as the eskimo roll and eskimo rescue.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paddling your sea kayak:The hip flick / hip snap. kayarchy.co.uk. Kayarchy. 8 April 2014.
  2. Web site: Unit 9: Sea Kayaking Lesson 3 Kayak Rolling. humankinetics.com. Human Kinetics. 8 April 2014. Mark Dykeman. Kevin Redmond.
  3. Web site: Recovery basics. kayakpaddling.net. KayakPaddling.net.

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