Tag Archives: ergonomics

What Is Kayak Back Pain, and What Does It Mean For You?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by W kayak

Definition of Pain: Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage. Pain plays a critical role in our survival and well being, because it motivates us to withdraw from potentially damaging situations, avoid those situations in the future, and protect a damaged body part while it heals. Continue reading →

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New Blog: Painless Kayak Fishing

Posted on July 31, 2009 by W kayak

This is a new blog called Painless Kayak Fishing. It offers articles, testimonials and links to kayak fishing back pain related information. This is an article about the kayak L position

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Seat for a W Fishing Kayak

Posted on July 28, 2009 by W kayak

It’s very easy to attach a regular kayak seat, or canoe seat, or stadium seat to the W kayak saddle: You can create attachment points by drilling holes in the cockpit rim and top side of the saddle. Some people … Continue reading →

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W500 Kayak Review by Tim Kerr – Kayaker, New York

Posted on June 29, 2009 by W kayak

Tim Kerr is a kayaker, and member of a kayaking club in Buffalo, New York. He came to West Newton, Massachusetts, tested the W500, and ordered one right away. Here is his review: Buffalo, New York. June 29, 2009 The … Continue reading →

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All Kayak Fishing Trips Are Long – Get The Right Kayak For Them Or Face The Consequences

Posted on February 21, 2009 by W kayak

The bottom line is that there’s no such thing as a short kayak fishing trip: Unlike recreational paddlers who don’t fish, kayak fishermen don’t just hop into their kayaks and go fishing for half an hour. Kayak fishing trips are … Continue reading →

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