Paul Roach
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Paul Roach |
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| Personal information | |
| Nickname | Roach |
| Residence | California United States |
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in) |
| Surfing career | |
| Sponsors | Cartel Bodyboards Wetsuits and Clothing, |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Goofy (regular) foot |
| Favourite maneuvers | Layback/throwtail and airs |
| Website | PaulRoach.com |
Paul Roach is an American bodyboard rider who is considered to be a pioneer of the dropknee style of bodyboarding.[1][2]
Paul Roach is well known for inventing the layback manoeuvre in Dropknee which was later introduced to stand-up surfing.[3] The Layback involves the upper body of the surfer/dropkneer to be arched backwards.
Roach currently resides in California, and is primarily endorsed by Cartel bodyboards.[4] He has two signature bodyboard models: Paul Roach LTD[5] and the Paul Roach DK.[6]
[edit] Media
Roach appears in the surfing movie Momentum from 2001.
[edit] References
- ^ Flashback Fridays - Paul Roach, all American hero › In The Mix › Fluidzone
- ^ Flashback Fridays - Paul Roach, all American hero › In The Mix › Fluidzone
- ^ Flashback Fridays - Paul Roach, all American hero › In The Mix › Fluidzone
- ^ Cartel Board Company ///
- ^ CARTEL BODYBOARDS Paul Roach Model - PP Core - Bodyboard King Worldwide Online Store
- ^ Cartel Board Company ///
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