Category Archives: circulation

Great Exercise for Your Back and Legs: Rowing Your Fishing Kayak

Posted on June 11, 2010 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. When it comes to ergonomics, being able to change positions and movements is very important, as it enables using different groups of muscles, while letting others rest and recuperate, as … Continue reading →

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Stand Up Fishing Kayak, and the Benefits of Stretching for Your Back

Posted on May 27, 2010 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. All fishing kayaks today are either sit-in or SOT kayaks, which means they’re neither stable enough for true stand up fishing, nor comfortable and ergonomic for long fishing trips. Wavewalk’s … Continue reading →

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Kayak Fishing and Old Age – The Comfort Factor in Fishing Kayaks

Posted on April 1, 2010 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Here’s a new report about an elderly kayak angler from Florida who couldn’t keep fishing from any type of kayak, because he felt too uncomfortable. In other words, he felt … Continue reading →

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Do You Suffer From Compulsive Kayak Fishing Disorder (CKFD)?

Posted on March 12, 2010 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. The name of this disorder is self-explanatory, so there’s no need to describe the symptoms in detail. Basically, it’s that urge to take your kayak and go fishing whenever you … Continue reading →

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Kayak Back Pain – Why Is Everybody Silent About It?

Posted on March 9, 2010 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Just a quick thought – It took many decades before doctors began investigating the effect of smoking on their patients’ health, and it took even longer before a causal link … Continue reading →

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Kayak Fishing USA Magazine

Posted on January 24, 2010 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Kayak Fishing USA Magazine is a new online publication, sponsored by Wavewalk Fishing Kayaks. The magazine is still in its initial phase, offering fishing reviews and kayak fishing stories classified … Continue reading →

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Kayak Fishing Safety: Is It Safe To Paddle An Uncomfortable Kayak And Fish From It?

Posted on January 3, 2010 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. This question is an important one, as thousands of kayak anglers are risking paddling and fishing accidents because of their kayaks’ poor ergonomics. The hazards are many and diverse: First, … Continue reading →

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Old Kayak Anglers and New Fishing Kayaks

Posted on December 10, 2009 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Most people over a certain age suffer from back pain and leg pain when they go kayak fishing, or just paddling. The older we get, the more difficult it becomes … Continue reading →

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Better Circulation, No Fatigue and No Pain in This New Fishing Kayak (Review)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. This is a new review of the W500 fishing kayak Here are some passages from it: As a 72 year old who tries to stay active, I have been kayaking … Continue reading →

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Stretching in Your Kayak to Relief Tension and Fatigue, Improve Circulation, and Prevent Back Pain

Posted on October 25, 2009 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Stretching is recommended by doctors, chiropractors and various therapists as means to relief tension from muscles, tendons and the spine, and get the blood flowing better in those tissues. Stretching … Continue reading →

Posted in angling, back pain, butt pain, circulation, ergonomics, fatigue, fishing kayaks, kayak design, kayak fishing, leg numbness, leg pain, sciatica, SOT, stretching, yak ass, yak back | 3 Comments