Here in Newfoundland Canada most hard core paddlers can roll a boat but
most paddlers are not hard core. I would guess that only 10% of sea
kayakers here have a roll; any roll!!!.
We see a bomb proof roll as 10 or 12 consecutive rolls with no
failures. I see it as a surprise upset in frigid water and in an
exceptional case done with the spare paddle.
I have never gone over by accident and been preset for a roll.
What are your thoughts?