Re: [Paddlewise] peglegging when I hit the beach

sounds like pinching of your ciatic nerve.
try the under thigh supports as is illustrated in the Romany cockpit on 
the outfitting site below.  Had the same problem, this fixed it.
You may try a temporary fix with an inflatable paddlefloat.  g


>
>
> 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!
>


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