(pictured above – being able to roll the riverboard without hesitation or thinking about it really saved my head on this drop, as I was able to instinctively roll the bottom of the board into contact with the rock jutting out, take the hit, drop into the hole, and roll up and keep going. This is a drastic but vivid example of where the skill of rolling a riverboard comes into play.)
The guys in Indonesia put together a short video where I demonstrate and explain how to roll a riverboard. This is a skill that is valuable to have in your toolkit on the river, and I’ve used it in many situations – avoiding rocks, rolling off undercut walls, getting out of hydraulics, and of course for show while surfing.
Enjoy – and thanks to the guys at the Indonesian Riverboarding Association!