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Post by fredmoore on Dec 5, 2007 13:11:19 GMT -1
had my maiden voyage on my prowler 13 the other day.had 1 small jack on rapala.dont fish with teeth seem near when u bring them to the side?leading on from this,it was my first time out and i quickly found really bad back ache when fishing,however i discovered that by sitting with legs akimbo ie over each side the pain was immediately solved,however my feet after a couple of hours were like blocks of ice,iwore thermal socks inside my dry suit with built in rubber feet.question?how do most yakkers sit to fish,is it just me with abad back?how do i solve the cold feet problem assuming feet in water is the way to go?sorry about all the questions,i am a very experienced angler but a complete novice yakker,all help would be gratefully recieved
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Post by ZEBRA on Dec 5, 2007 13:54:33 GMT -1
sounds like a great first voyage .loads of us have had the bad back problems i cured mine by getting a better seat than the surplied one i went for the apex1 cheltnam canoes have them it has a higher stiffer backrest and realy helped me no end .have a look in the review section their is a review about the apex seat note how upright the straps are so that the backrest is doing its job a lot of kayak seats colapse when your sitting back in them unless you have them really tight on the straps .the cold feet well thats another story the trick is to keep your feet dry which is probably the hardest thing to do in the kayak fishing game but your rubber drysuit socks should help a lot i use wetsuit boots on top of my rubber socks this seams to insulate my feet .i think its more down to wind chill that get your feet so wearing wetsuit boots on the top protects the rubber feet and also insulates against the wind chill .with a good seat and the backrest set you wont need to have your feet in the water .
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Post by fredmoore on Dec 5, 2007 18:17:58 GMT -1
thanks 4 the advice zebra,i had already upgraded to the ocean kayak super deluxe seat but i dont think i have fastened it in properly as it was slip sliding all over the place. what boots are suitable for wearing over the rubber dry suit feet,what do u recommend,price is not really an issue,warm feet are
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Post by dorado on Dec 5, 2007 18:25:46 GMT -1
Divers boots, neoprene booties of that sort, also available from kayaking clothing makers. The new Palm ones are very good - go and try them on WITH YOUR DRYSUIT, so you know you have sufficient room to move. Neoprene will not keep your feet warm if the circulation is restricted by them being too tight. Warm socks likewise, because the tight fit over the top squeezes the air out f the insulating layers, reducing their effectiveness.
Try using the seat you have, but agjusting the straps so the seat back is firm and upright. If you still get a bad back - pain running down the backs of your legs by any chance? It could be posture, but it could be you are putting pressure on nerves - a bit more padding MIGHT solve it, so try it with a cheap foam pad first, if it works, then you can go for a fancy air seat or one with more padding.
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Post by ZEBRA on Dec 5, 2007 21:13:40 GMT -1
i will get a review up later tonight on the new palm boots in the review section with a few photos i think they are about 28.00 a pair .
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