Paul Roach (surfer)

Paul Roach
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
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]

Paul Roach is credited with inventing the layback manoeuvre in the dropknee style; this manoeuvre was later introduced to stand-up surfing.[1]The layback involves the upper body of the surfer being arched backwards.

Roach currently resides in California, and is primarily endorsed by Cartel bodyboards.[2] He has two signature bodyboard models: Paul Roach LTD[3] and the Paul Roach DK.[4]

Media

Roach appears in the surfing movie Momentum from 2001.

References

  1. 1 2 Flashback Fridays - Paul Roach, all American hero - Fluidzone
  2. ↑ Cartel Board Company ///
  3. ↑ CARTEL BODYBOARDS Paul Roach Model - PP Core - Bodyboard King Worldwide Online Store
  4. ↑ Cartel Board Company ///


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