Could it be my Paddle?

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

It makes so much sense to me now. I hear you on the pain in the butt part. I need to add a little cushion to the seat. I am noticing however less fatigue in the arms, back, and shoulders. The wrist thing had to be a result to me trying to paddle too fast, and not paddling correctly. I still want to get a better paddle, but now I think I need to work more on technique.

My wife replaced a few small bed pillows, I didn't realize she was dumping them until trash day came around....pulled one out, washed it and now I use it on the yak. I'm 5'10" and a slim 230lbs on a double cheeseburger with a diet coke day so the little to no padding that my C O D seat has just killed my tailbone. I couldn't go more than 2hours before I began to feel uncomfortable, now I can go a few hours on the yak with absolutely no pain to the behind. It's simply amazing how much this little cushion has helped my buttox, no more pain.

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

My wife replaced a few small bed pillows, I didn't realize she was dumping them until trash day came around....pulled one out, washed it and now I use it on the yak. I'm 5'10" and a slim 230lbs on a double cheeseburger with a diet coke day so the little to no padding that my C O D seat has just killed my tailbone. I couldn't go more than 2hours before I began to feel uncomfortable, now I can go a few hours on the yak with absolutely no pain to the behind. It's simply amazing how much this little cushion has helped my buttox, no more pain.

I think collectively we are all looking for ways to help make the time on the water comfy, and with no pain at the end. We may not be able to catch fish all the time but at least we can be comfy and secure.

[dorado50]

It is very important to be comfortable when fishing off a kayak. I can't believe I kayak fish with just the bare essentials needed. Probably all my aches and pains could have been avoided if I had taken another approach to this game. What about a hot water bottle? A good item to take along for an unexpected ache while kayak fishing?. Whoever drilled into me that old saying "no pain no gain" was totally wrong....by the way, I'm hooking up my portable foot warmer now.

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by dorado50

It is very important to be comfortable when fishing off a kayak. I can't believe I kayak fish with just the bare essentials needed. Probably all my aches and pains could have been avoided if I had taken another approach to this game. What about a hot water bottle? A good item to take along for an unexpected ache while kayak fishing?. Whoever drilled into me that old saying "no pain no gain" was totally wrong....by the way, I'm hooking up my portable foot warmer now.

The Person who said no pain no gain is probably dead now from the pains he suffered. =)

So this weekend what have I been doing, I have doing all that I can to make sure that when I go out next time my feet are comfortable and that my knees won't be in the way of my paddling, as they have been. Also the Kayak wheels I had busted the last time out so I also fixed that with larger diameter pipe, it's a lot stronger now.

I have my wrist wrapped to help the tendons chill out, and I'm taking the Motrin for the swelling. Oh and of course I've been working on my battery box for bait tank. I'm really loving playing with all of this stuff.

[peguinpower]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

The Person who said no pain no gain is probably dead now from the pains he suffered. =)

So this weekend what have I been doing, I have doing all that I can to make sure that when I go out next time my feet are comfortable and that my knees won't be in the way of my paddling, as they have been. Also the Kayak wheels I had busted the last time out so I also fixed that with larger diameter pipe, it's a lot stronger now.

I have my wrist wrapped to help the tendons chill out, and I'm taking the Motrin for the swelling. Oh and of course I've been working on my battery box for bait tank. I'm really loving playing with all of this stuff.

Hehehehehe. Middle aged and above, if it hurts, STOP!

Heal up and take it a step at a time.

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by peguinpower

Hehehehehe. Middle aged and above, if it hurts, STOP!

Heal up and take it a step at a time.

I'm healed, and this will not keep me from getting back out. If I have to I'll wear a brace or something.

Thanks again everyone for all the pointers I can't wait to try them out.