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
NicknameRoach
ResidenceCalifornia United States
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1 12 in)
Surfing career
SponsorsCartel Bodyboards Wetsuits and Clothing,
Surfing specifications
StanceGoofy
Favourite maneuversLayback/throwtail and airs
WebsitePaulRoach.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.

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