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Paul Roach
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Paul Roach is an American
bodyboard rider who is considered to be a pioneer of the dropknee style of bodyboarding.
Paul Roach is well known for inventing the layback manoeuvre in Dropknee which was later introduced to stand-up surfing. 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. He has two signature bodyboard models: Paul Roach LTD and the Paul Roach DK.
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bodyboard rider who is considered to be a pioneer of the dropknee style of bodyboarding.
Paul Roach is well known for inventing the layback manoeuvre in Dropknee which was later introduced to stand-up surfing. The Layback involves the upper body of the surfer/dropkneer to be arched backwards.
Roach currently resides in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, and is primarily endorsed by Cartel bodyboards. He has two signature bodyboard models: Paul Roach LTD and the Paul Roach DK.