Re: [Paddlewise] Painful heels

From: AlderCreek <acks_at_teleport.com>
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 14:56:02 -0700
Jackie asks:
> Have you tried putting closed-cell foam under your heels while you paddle?


I have glued a small heel pad right under where my heels go.  I  paddle most of the spring-summer-fall in sandals and the neoprene foam seems to work fairly well. I gotta be careful sliding my feet in but I still get two seasons out of the pads.

Steve Scherrer
Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe
250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr
Portland, OR  97217

Phone: 503.285.0464
Fax: 503.285.0106
Web site: http://www.aldercreek.com
Email: acks_at_teleport.com



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