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WATCH: Sam Villa's Quick and Easy Top Roll

Mar 2nd, 2017

Sam Villa demonstrates a quick and easy way to create a top roll using elastics, grips and a Sam Villa Paddle Brush!

[Video courtesy of Glow Communications]

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