[Paddlewise] peglegging when I hit the beach

Looking for some advice regarding numbness or lack of circulation in my 
legs when paddling...and the resulting peglegging when I hit the beach:

I'm 6'8" tall, 250 lbs, paddling a Current Designs Storm (yeah, plastic), 
slightly modified to accommodate my size (seat moved back slightly, 
footpegs moved forward, thigh braces removed), 1/8" foam padding on 
seat.  Problem occurs both with a FJ wetsuit on - or without.  Have always 
been wearing fairly tight neoprene booties when this happens (the only 
footwear I can get on and still get into my boat).

I have trouble maintaining circulation in my legs - and I can't move around 
much to help while on the water.  This will sound weird but when I hit the 
beach and get out of my boat my legs 'feel' fine - but when I try to take 
my first step, my leg(s) - usually just my right) many times just flops 
there or the knee 'locks' as I take my first step...peg leg style.  If I 
didn't catch my balance, I'd topple over backwards into the drink!!  I'm 
sure my first few steps look pretty funny.

I'm wondering if the wise and experienced PWers have some advice or 
solutions for me - aside from buying or building a new custom boat....which 
I've thought of but isn't faring well in the budget hearings!

Thanks in advance,
Keith




Keith Wrage
1925 Sandalwood Drive
Onalaska, WI  54650
(608) 781-3441
(608) 317-7550 (cell)


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