Helen Hatches A Hit
(with apologies to Dr Suess)
I met Helen Wilson at a QAJAQ camp in Michigan and quickly discovered she had both technical and teaching skills. I had asked her to help me with my basic sweep roll as it had become an effort to do. She watched me once, diagnosed the problem and made a simple suggestion that fixed everything. Those are the same skills she has brought to her new DVD.
The quality of sound and images are excellent, and Helen's instructions are clear and the sequences well planned. She brings a simplicity to the static brace and how it relates to lay back finishing rolls. It was just like the time when she worked with me at the QAJAQ camp.
I am pleased to have it in my collection and recommend it highly.
Paddle safe...
DS
6 comments:
Cool, I ordered 2 copies today, one for me and one for . . .
I have also bought this dvd. As you do, I find most of the material helpful. The tips helped me to get a more relaxed roll. But the technical quality in this dvd, is not so good. Especially at the start. The sound is terrible.. More sound from the wind than the voice.
Odin, thanks for the comment. I guess I enjoyed the DVD so much that I did not notice the problem you mention. I wonder if it was worse on your copy.
JB: lood outside. 22 members of the Milwaukee group are lining up.
Just a very minor complaint on the technical side. I wish that Ms. Wilson had either used a white kayak with a black tuiliq or a white tuiliq with a black kayak. The contrast between the boat and body could be better. She uses a white kayak in some of her YouTube clips which I think creates better visual contrast. As I said, very minor. It is an outstanding DVD in terms of content. I recommend it highly, as well.
this DVD make the story of rolls friendly and clear. Like Helen .
It looks like the dvd appeals to the majority lf folks. Thanks.
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