Paul Roach (surfer)
Paul Roach is an American bodyboard rider who is considered to be a pioneer of the dropknee style of bodyboarding.[1]
| 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 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
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