Lower Back Pain - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MITCHELL · 06-18-2017, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Pescador Paul

After fishing Mission Bay on my Cobra Fish n Dive Sunday, I experienced intense back pain the following morning. Any recommendations for a different seat or other accessories that could help avoid such a situation would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Paul

But are your straps tight enough to support your back
I fish a cobra fish and dive I'm good for about 7hrs

FISH11 · 06-18-2017, 09:38 AM

It often has to do with how you adjust the straps for the seat back. don't want to be leaning back too far or too forward. It needs to be high enough on the back for support (about 1/2 way up your back, definitely above your waist), also if your PFD is in the way of the seat back, then you need a better PFD (NRS Chinook). If you're not seating in the right angle. then your back is going to be sore from the paddling and not from just sitting.

skrilla · 06-18-2017, 12:56 PM

On the subject, any experience with lumbar support products for paddle kayak seats?

FISH11 · 06-18-2017, 05:00 PM

I tried a add on Thermarest inflatable lunbar support but it was no real help. I guess it would depend if your problem is more related to the curvature of the spine at the lower back. I have found that a long back that raps around the body more and the correct angle you adjust the back straps helps more. I did find the lower cushion, if it has more padding or has an inflatable cushion to be a better add on. I like the Seairsport Pacific Angler or COD Spider Angler seat they are almost as comfortable as my Vantage seat on my Hobie Revo 13.

06-18-2017, 09:38 AM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	It often has to do with how you adjust the straps for the seat back. don't want to be leaning back too far or too forward. It needs to be high enough on the back for support (about 1/2 way up your back, definitely above your waist), also if your PFD is in the way of the seat back, then you need a better PFD (NRS Chinook). If you're not seating in the right angle. then your back is going to be sore from the paddling and not from just sitting. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

06-18-2017, 12:56 PM	#3
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	On the subject, any experience with lumbar support products for paddle kayak seats? __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

06-18-2017, 05:00 PM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	I tried a add on Thermarest inflatable lunbar support but it was no real help. I guess it would depend if your problem is more related to the curvature of the spine at the lower back. I have found that a long back that raps around the body more and the correct angle you adjust the back straps helps more. I did find the lower cushion, if it has more padding or has an inflatable cushion to be a better add on. I like the Seairsport Pacific Angler or COD Spider Angler seat they are almost as comfortable as my Vantage seat on my Hobie Revo 13. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )