Category Archives: pedal

How Does Pedaling a Fishing Kayak Affect Your Back, Legs, Feet, etc.

Posted on October 12, 2010 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. A new, recently published article offers a remarkable insight on pedal driven fishing kayaks.It discusses practically every issue related to pedal drives, from every angle, including Ergonomics, Mechanics, Hydrodynamics and … Continue reading →

Posted in ankle pain, back pain, fatigue, fishing kayaks, foot pain, herniated lumbar disk, leg pain, lower back, pedal, pedal drive, pedaling, SOT, yak ass, yak back | 1 Comment

Faux Comfort in Fishing Kayaks

Posted on March 29, 2010 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Whether you’re paddling or pedaling a kayak, any combination of footrests with a backrest would eventually cause you discomfort of some kind since you’re sitting in the infamous L position, … Continue reading →

Posted in back pain, backrest, butt pain, ergonomics, fishing kayaks, fishing trip, foam, kayak fishing, paddling, pedal, posture, SOT, yak ass, yak back | 1 Comment