Tag Archives: lumbar spine

Kayak Review by Kayaker With Spinal Fusion – Laura Palestrini, Georgia

Posted on May 25, 2011 by W kayak

I had spinal fusion six years ago. I have always wanted to Kayak but I know there is no way that I can sit in the L position on a regular kayak.
I contacted Norm Craig, a W kayaker who had spinal fusion too, and he assured me I would be fine with the W500.

I love my W kayak. I have taken it out about 7 times and my longest trip was about 2 hours. It is very easy on my back. Continue reading →

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Fully Rigged Fishing kayak and Full Kayak Review, by Gary Johnson, Texas

Posted on November 18, 2010 by W kayak

If I can help some other Vet or civilian with frequent orthopedic pain be able to enjoy kayaking it’s good enough for me. I think it is important to clarify why I am passionate about the WaveWalk W500 Kayak.
I used to be an accredited Canoe instructor, and have taught lots of Boy Scouts how to make a canoe go straight. For me a regular kayak makes “Pain Management” impossible. I have tried conventional kayaks and NONE OF THEM give me the freedom to stretch and move that I require in order to keep my back from cramping up and making fishing pure hell. The W500 was my last hope for a personal watercraft. If it weren’t for the W500, I couldn’t be a kayak owner – my back will not allow me to sit in a regular kayak for more than about 20 minutes. Continue reading →

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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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Kevin’s Stand Up Fly Fishing Kayak Poling Through Flooded Grass – Florida

Posted on September 13, 2010 by W kayak

Standing is a great advantage since you have a much better vantage point to look for fish. I’ve always stood in my SOT kayak for this type of fishing but had to pay quite a bit of attention to balance while doing so. With this boat, I can concentrate more on looking for fish rather than balance. I pole the boat around using a long aluminum pool pole with a small paddle attached …
The extra height provides a great distance to look for fish. I was rewarded with sighting a number of reds and did manage to trick one with a fly. Continue reading →

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Ten More Years on The Water for Mike Ratigan, New York – Fishing Kayak Review

Posted on August 8, 2010 by W kayak

I was thinking I was at the end of my kayak days due to my physical limitations, and this is why I’ve become interested in W kayaks, since I thought this craft will overcome them… I’m sure your design will give me another 10 years on the water. Continue reading →

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