Anybody With Back Problems? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Pocoloco · 12-03-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RobFish

My back is a pretzel as well thanks to years of roadracing motorcycles.
IMO, the Hobie Pro Angler is the only way to go. All the real estate you need to move and change positions. I started out in a paddle kayak, and just being committed to the 90* bend at the waist made for some pretty short outings.
Now, 7-8 hour days are the norm. I credit it all to the ability to move around.
Just the ability to get to my knees and arch my back is huge, let alone on the more calm days to really stand up and give the back a good stretching out.

football and surfing caused my back and neck problems and after going through 5 yaks from paddle to peddle, you can't beat a pa 12 for comfort and fishability. not enough pressure for knee problems and a really comfortable seat. stand up all day.

RobFish · 12-03-2012, 08:35 AM

Hola Senor Loco,
I'm in a PA12 now, and came from a PA14. I couldn't agree more, that being able to move is the key. Think about how much we sit at 90* angles...
Driving, desk jobs, riding bicycles/motorcycles, and add to that kayaking...it all adds up. Stretching in general has helped big time, and like Drake said, motion is the lotion. Do enough of these though...and yup I'm number 649.

Pocoloco · 12-03-2012, 10:19 AM

love those pocket rocket pogo sticks

Sdspeed · 12-03-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by RobFish

Hola Senor Loco,
I'm in a PA12 now, and came from a PA14. I couldn't agree more, that being able to move is the key. Think about how much we sit at 90* angles...
Driving, desk jobs, riding bicycles/motorcycles, and add to that kayaking...it all adds up. Stretching in general has helped big time, and like Drake said, motion is the lotion. Do enough of these though...and yup I'm number 649.

I agree, I have a left shoulder and collar bone being held together with a wide assortment of hardware by the same past, need for speed! Question is did ya stay upright?

Is there anywhere in San Diego where I can rent a PA 12?
My knees are tired but haven't ever been cut on.

RobFish · 12-03-2012, 02:38 PM

The bike stayed upright. Me, not so much. Went over the front, bike hit me in the head (should explain a lot to those that know me), and I got a full page spread as the Crash Page in Road Racing World magazine.

As far as rental PA's...not that I'm aware of. You're in SD, so the trip, even tho well worth it, to OEX up in the OC would cost you $40 in fuel alone, perhaps a visit to the local dealer here might be in order. Just a thought.
To redeem yourself for visiting the local dealer, you will need to spend a few dollars at OEX-SD to prove your loyalty to the efforts being made here.

Also, popping a few Advil or the like before your launch helps too, as does anything from our friends at Ballast Point Brewing Co., or so I've heard.

Pocoloco · 12-04-2012, 12:34 PM

you can test one at fastlane in mission bay for free. they are pretty cool, so bring your rod as part of the test ride.

surf-bum · 12-05-2012, 06:34 AM

Having your back problems get better or worse when kayaking depends on the type of back pain you are having.

In general, if you have disc protrusion issues, the sitting and bending forward would tend to increase your pain, or your issue because it forces the disc back into the spinal cord/canal which leads to pain and numbness. In this persons case, you would want to be sitting more upright (back support/proper arch) and thus you may prefer something like the PA ( although I have never tried it). Having the PA would also give you the ability to move around and change positions which would help decrease the pain.

If you have stenosis or degenerative disc disease (loss of disc space), having a backward bend in your back would increase your pain. Bending forward should decrease this persons pain. Thus this person would benefit from a kayak that would afford more bend in the back. This could be the person that had their pain get better from kayaking.

For both conditions, regardless on kayak model, the paddling would help to strengthen the core providing you have the proper technique. This may not decrease the pain while kayaking, but it could help decrease ones pain overall.

Hope this helps. Sorry for the long explanation.

Sdspeed · 12-05-2012, 06:59 AM

Really do appreciate everybodys input.

12-03-2012, 02:38 PM	#5
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	The bike stayed upright. Me, not so much. Went over the front, bike hit me in the head (should explain a lot to those that know me), and I got a full page spread as the Crash Page in Road Racing World magazine. As far as rental PA's...not that I'm aware of. You're in SD, so the trip, even tho well worth it, to OEX up in the OC would cost you $40 in fuel alone, perhaps a visit to the local dealer here might be in order. Just a thought. To redeem yourself for visiting the local dealer, you will need to spend a few dollars at OEX-SD to prove your loyalty to the efforts being made here. Also, popping a few Advil or the like before your launch helps too, as does anything from our friends at Ballast Point Brewing Co., or so I've heard. __________________

12-03-2012, 10:19 AM	#3
Pocoloco Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: el cajon Posts: 239	love those pocket rocket pogo sticks

12-04-2012, 12:34 PM	#6
Pocoloco Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: el cajon Posts: 239	you can test one at fastlane in mission bay for free. they are pretty cool, so bring your rod as part of the test ride.

12-05-2012, 06:34 AM	#7
surf-bum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 49	Having your back problems get better or worse when kayaking depends on the type of back pain you are having. In general, if you have disc protrusion issues, the sitting and bending forward would tend to increase your pain, or your issue because it forces the disc back into the spinal cord/canal which leads to pain and numbness. In this persons case, you would want to be sitting more upright (back support/proper arch) and thus you may prefer something like the PA ( although I have never tried it). Having the PA would also give you the ability to move around and change positions which would help decrease the pain. If you have stenosis or degenerative disc disease (loss of disc space), having a backward bend in your back would increase your pain. Bending forward should decrease this persons pain. Thus this person would benefit from a kayak that would afford more bend in the back. This could be the person that had their pain get better from kayaking. For both conditions, regardless on kayak model, the paddling would help to strengthen the core providing you have the proper technique. This may not decrease the pain while kayaking, but it could help decrease ones pain overall. Hope this helps. Sorry for the long explanation.

12-05-2012, 06:59 AM	#8
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	Really do appreciate everybodys input.