Hi, folks: So I finally wrapped up my custom foam cockpit for my Necky Tesla NM, and we took it out for testing about six weeks ago (got married a week ago or so, hence the delay between testing and posting). It fits well at the thigh braces and in the rear end, but there's a problem, and it's a big one. When I try to hip-snap, it's possible, but incredibly uncomfortable-I find the hip-snap required to do a standard roll actually drives the coaming of the boat directly into my side, at around the level of the lowest rib. Not only am I not getting full rotation from the hip snap, I'm causing myself pain, and creating aversion to the technique, which is never good. I don't want to be hesitating in my roll because I'm thinking 'jesus, this is going to hurt'. What are some good ways to solve this? I'm a big guy-6'3" and 260+ pounds, and I'm never going to have a gymnast's physique. Does this mean I'm sitting too low in the boat? What could be going on here that's causing this, and what advice do folks have on possible solutions? Thanks very much in advance for any advice; I can provide measurements if they might be useful. Frustrated, .ashton *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> we took it out for testing about six weeks ago (got married a > week ago or > so, hence the delay between testing and posting). Whoa! Pull back on the reins, Ashton. You glossed over "that marriage thang" too fast. I'll hoist a cold one in honor of you and your bride this evening. Congratulations! Rick - Poquoson, VA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
(Moderator's Note: Content unaltered. Excessive quoting (i.e. headers/footers/sig lines/comments from previous posts, etc.) have been removed. Please edit quoted material and list footers when replying to posts.) Heh. :> Well, I wanted to cover myself for 'wait, you took it out six weeks ago and you're only now posting'? I figured I could always claim that the wedding planning sucked me into a tiny singularity for all that time. .ashton, enjoying kayaking with his wife! On Thu, 15 Aug 2002 Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com wrote: > Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 15:46:40 -0400 > > > we took it out for testing about six weeks ago (got married a > > week ago or so, hence the delay between testing and posting). > > Whoa! Pull back on the reins, Ashton. You glossed over "that marriage thang" too fast. I'll hoist a cold one in honor of you and your bride this evening. Congratulations! -ashton *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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