Could it be my Paddle? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 01-14-2011, 12:21 AM

That happened to me when I first started yakking, I had aches all over my body.....sore arms, sore *ss

(from extended sitting

), sore shoulders....etc. When I started hooping from my yak my lower back and forearms were sore the first few trips, it all went away after a few trips and it's very uncommon for me to get sore now.

I'd have to agree with Roby on the push/pull method, its amazing how much more propulsion and less fatigued you get from this technique. My buddy and I have the same yak, when we go out he can be 50yards ahead of me and I will pass him within 10-15 minutes. I out weigh him by at least 30-40lbs but can easily win him in a paddling contest.

01-14-2011, 12:21 AM	#11
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	That happened to me when I first started yakking, I had aches all over my body.....sore arms, sore *ss(from extended sitting), sore shoulders....etc. When I started hooping from my yak my lower back and forearms were sore the first few trips, it all went away after a few trips and it's very uncommon for me to get sore now. I'd have to agree with Roby on the push/pull method, its amazing how much more propulsion and less fatigued you get from this technique. My buddy and I have the same yak, when we go out he can be 50yards ahead of me and I will pass him within 10-15 minutes. I out weigh him by at least 30-40lbs but can easily win him in a paddling contest.