Re: [Paddlewise] Age and Strength for kayaking (

I lift mine up using my legs after putting in on my shoulder, carry itto 
the truck, put the bow on the padded bar, lower the stern carefully to
the ground, move to the stern and slide the bow forward and then put the 
stern on the back bar....(5'2" - 130 - 43 years, if you have to know)

On
Sat, 16 Oct 1999, Allison Corning wrote:

> I'm not sure that age is the defining factor in getting the kayak to and 
> from the water...I'm 25 and fairly strong, but have plenty of trouble 
> getting the kayak on the car because of my height...I'm 5 foot 2 and find it 
> really difficult to maneuver a large boat by myself...any suggestions from 
> other short people?
> 
> Allison
> who is looking forward to retirement and more free time for paddling etc
> 
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