Re: [Paddlewise] Numbness while paddling

From: <Sandykayak_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 16:49:29 EDT
In a message dated 10/27/1999 12:53:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
catherin_at_imagebuilder.com writes:

<< I also know of some kayakers that deal with this when
 > their feet are braced right on a bulkhead. They have to
 > get out of their kayaks every two hours so they can
 > stretch their legs because they have no stretching room
 > in their kayaks.
 
 I have this problem too. I'm 6 ft. tall, and find that my legs fall asleep
 after about two hours of paddling.  >>

This is fascinating.  I am 5'0" short and thought that the reason my legs and 
feet went numb was someway connect to my latest companion: Mr. Arthur Itis 
(along with Mr. Ben Gay)!

Sandy Kramer who refuses to act her age even if her joints are!

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