I think it’s the delaying
My wet exit last week was slow, calm and easy. Once I gave up the roll attempt and felt the grab loop give, I was fine. I haven’t tried alternatives to using the grab loop to exit, and I could use some work on keeping control of boat and paddle afterwards. I held on the the boat, but let go of the paddle for a few seconds (and that’s not good).
I have Kayak Roll and have watched it and am using some of it. Guess I do have to get the 1st Roll also.
Thanks…Lou