Category Archives: kayak

Is ‘No Pain, No Gain’ Always True in Kayak Fishing?

Posted on March 29, 2010 by

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Everyone knows the motto ‘no pain, no gain’, and most people assume it’s true for kayak fishing as well – with a twist: Kayak fishing involves spending long hours seated … Continue reading →

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Too Much Comfort in a Fishing Kayak?

Posted on March 19, 2010 by

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Kayak anglers who normally suffer from leg numbness, leg pain, butt pain (yakass) and back pain (yak-back) will surely think this headline has some error in it. First because traditionally, … Continue reading →

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Kayak Back Pain – Why Is Everybody Silent About It?

Posted on March 9, 2010 by

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 →

Posted in back injury, back pain, backrest, butt pain, circulation, ergonomics, fishing kayaks, foam, kayak, kayak design, kayak fishing, leg numbness, leg pain, SOT, yak back | 2 Comments

Yak Back Pain: The Eight Hundred Pound Gorilla In The Room

Posted on February 4, 2010 by

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. The eight hundred pound gorilla in a market for a certain product is the biggest player in that market, and the eight hundred pound gorilla in the room is an … Continue reading →

Posted in back pain, ergonomics, fatigue, fishing kayaks, kayak, kayak fishing, leg numbness, leg pain, lumbar support, magazine, paddling, posture, seat, SOT, spine, stretching, yak back | 5 Comments

More Foam in the Backrest of Your Kayak Seat – Is This the Solution For Your Back Pain?

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Can more foam padding in your kayak seat backrest help protect your lumbar spine, and prevent back problems? This article on Kayaks and Lumbar Spine Problems explains in detail how … Continue reading →

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