Kayakfishing, although fun, is associated with its share of injuries, usually those of a chronic nature. The word ‘chronic’ essentially pertains to longstanding pain due to a prior injury, repetitive motion, and/or overuse. Although acute injuries do occur, they are often due to trauma and consist of cuts, abrasions, sprains and strains. Ten percent of these acute injuries include fractures and are usually associated with surf zone entries or white water kayaking. It is interesting to note that the second most common reason for water-sport related deaths are due to canoe and kayaking injuries. The vast majority of these deaths…
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Last year alone I saw several patients with lower back pain associated with kayaking, especially during the summer months. They ranged in age from 20-66 and included both men and women. With its increasing popularity, kayak fishing is performed almost year round and at all times of the day and even night. Three things inherent in kayaking can potentially cause lower back problems. One is the prolonged sitting posture, especially if it is in a flexed or slumped position, another is inappropriate and repetitive spine rotation used during poor paddling technique, and a third is lifting the kayak awkwardly, whether…
The seemingly simple question can be an overwhelming one. With popular fishing kayaks ranging from 9 – 16 feet or more, some geared towards smaller paddlers, others intended for plus sizes, and more than one claiming to be the best, it can be extremely confusing. Add into the picture, sales people that have never even touched a fishing pole, misdirection is eminent. While most people selling kayaks might be paddlers, a fishing kayak generally has different characteristics than what most paddlers are looking for. This doesn’t mean you can’t hop into a sleek touring kayak & fish. It means the…
We all like to catch fish but without a doubt the most important part of yak fishing is returning safely from your outings. I must preface this write-up with a disclaimer – I am not a safety expert. I continue to learn from my own miscues and from the guidance of others on the water, including: fellow kayakers, power boaters, divers and more. The more discussion on our NEKF Safety Forum the better. The following I hope serves to make newbies aware of our basic safety issues, and experts hopefully will think about an issue they may not have previously.…
I’m not the type of person who likes to be out of contact for any length of time. I can’t stand being without my phone, so when kayaking, it’s easy to see why I would want my cell phone with me. You never know what might happen and you’ll need that lifeline if something does go wrong! Top Reasons Why You Should Bring Your Phone While Kayaking Bring your phone to take pictures of the scenery or wildlife Whether you’re kayaking, fishing or even boating it’s always a good idea to bring your phone along. In addition to being an…
Every year kayakers from all over the world take to these waters, and with a kayak rack on your vehicle you can make sure that they have a safe way to transport their boats. If you’re looking for the best Toyota CHR Kayak Rack, then this blog post is for you! Toyota CHR Kayak Racks Reviewed Attwood 11441-4 Kayak J-Style Roof Rack Take your kayaking adventures to new heights with the Attwood 11441-4 Kayak J-Style Roof Rack. Designed for use with most cross-bars, this roof rack will securely attach to your vehicle’s roof and easily hold up to 120 pounds…
Throw bags or Throw ropes are used in kayaking for emergencies, rescues and other special circumstances. Throw bags are very crucial to have with you and must be chosen wisely. Throw ropes should always be ready at the hands of a paddler, preferably stowed away easily insides your boat. The idea behind having a throw rope is that it can help you deliver things such as a flotation device or an extra paddle to people in boats in distress near you which may have capsized or flipped over due to some rough water conditions, heavy wind, current etc. A Throw…
Kayak camping is exciting and adventurous. You will need to be careful though, because it requires a little bit of preparation. Make sure you have the right kayaks for this kind of activity and that they are in good shape before you take off. Kayaking is highly recommended as one of the best ways to see many parts of nature that are hard to reach by other means. The trick however lies in preparing for your kayaking trip properly. You should always make sure that you have all the necessary gears at hand and that you get familiar with them…
Paddlers are a unique group of athletes. We have to be strong, fast and flexible, but paddling is not all about power or endurance. Balance and control are also factors that influence results on the water. As kayakers, we must balance in a kayak whether it’s cruising around on flat water or when surfing whitewater waves, and we certainly need good balance for kayak rolling. It is no surprise that kayakers are looking for any possible way to improve their balance and overall kayaking skills. Stretching exercises are a great addition to your kayaker’s repertoire of training tools that can…
Most paddlers have feelings of fear, apprehension and even dread when faced with paddling a new river. Whether they realize it or not paddlers the world over are plagued by this same issue. Fear, apprehension and dread are just some of the synonyms paddlers use when describing their feelings about paddling new rivers. These feelings seem to be universal among paddlers regardless if they’re beginner, intermediate or advanced paddlers. Most paddlers attribute these fears to everything from poor planning, failing to prepare for the worst-case scenario while other paddlers will flat out tell you that it’s the fear of things…