Paul Roach (surfer)
Paul Roach is an American bodyboard rider who is considered to be a pioneer of the dropknee style of bodyboarding.
Paul Roach is credited with inventing the layback manoeuvre in the dropknee style; this manoeuvre was later introduced to stand-up surfing. The layback involves the upper body of the surfer being 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.Media
Roach appears in the surfing movie Momentum from 2001.
