Re: What is easyier on the sholders?

On Mar 5, 7:26 pm, BobCP <ctcboa...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> John Kuthe wrote:
> > On Mar 5, 4:54 pm, BobCP <ctcboa...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> >> Micheal Artindale wrote:
> >>> My father and I will be doing a small river trip of about 3 days/ He
> >>> currently has some sholder problems.
> >>> In general, is it easyier to paddle a canoe or a kayak?
> >>> Thanks
> >>> Micheal
> >> Depends on your and his experience.  Probably easier to paddle a
kayak
> >> if both of you are novices.  One thing to watch out for:  In a kayak,
> >> you will have to sit with your legs straight out in front of you for
> >> long periods.  Some people are comfortable doing that, some not so
much
> >> (like me...).
>
> > As opposed to being on your knees for long periods?
>
> > No thanks! Confirmed butt boater here! :-)
>
> > John Kuthe...
>
> Well, I figured that he probably wouldn't be kneeling on a cruise.
>
> Personally, I tried a kayak.  Gave it up when I found my back seized up
> after about 45 minutes.  Now I paddle a C-1 with a 5.5" high seat and an
> open canoe with a 6" high seat.  Comfy!  ;>D

You don't sit in a canoe, you kneel. You sit in a kayak.

Any canoers wanna chime in on this one?

John Kuthe...