The C-to-C roll is one of the most commonly taught whitewater kayak rolls. It is the only roll that uses the same principles of technique that are used in bracing and hand rolling. The C-to-C roll came about in the early 1970s, when a whitewater kayaker by the name of Mick Mouse began working with the C-1 roll,experimenting with the technique of using the same efficient body mechanics and sweeping the paddle out to the side in mid air prior to hip snapping the boat up right. Breaking from earlier rolls, the C-to-C roll placed an emphasis on keeping the paddle blade on the surface of the water during the sweep portion of the roll. This was achieved by bending the head and torso up to the surface of the water as the paddle swept out to perpendicular.
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