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Three Wet W Kayak Anglers In Florida, by Gary Rankel

Posted on July 1, 2011 by W kayak

for a morning of fishing which, unfortunately, never materialized because of rain. Continue reading →

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Common Kayak Injuries

Posted on September 25, 2010 by W kayak

Paddling a common kayak, be it a sit-on-top (SOT) kayak or a sit-in kayak (SIK) involves being seated in the non-ergonomic L position, as well as paddling it in the traditional kayaking style that requires typical, repetitive motion. Both can lead to various injuries. Continue reading →

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Lumbar Spine and Kayak Back Pain: Facts (New Article)

Posted on August 8, 2009 by W kayak

This new article examines the roots of lumbar back pain that so many people suffer from when paddling their sit-in and SOT kayaks and fishing from them. It’s called Lumbar Spine and Kayak Back Pain: Facts. It’s a must read … Continue reading →

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The ‘Yak Back’ – What Your Fishing Kayak Shouldn’t Do To You

Posted on March 13, 2009 by W kayak

The ‘Yak Back’ is a popular name given to a condition caused by paddling traditional sit-in and SOT kayaks, and fishing from them. The ‘Yak Back’ symptoms include leg numbness and cramps, discomfort in the hips and buttocks, pressure and … Continue reading →

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