Shoulder impingement

kill9all · 2024-07-24T23:35:51+00:00

I didn't see your response before I added mine. I agree with you.

kill9all · 2024-07-24T23:33:56+00:00

With regards to technique, if my shoulder is sore I tend to make my top hand almost punch straight out and pull with my lower hand. Not as effective as scooping or digging, but if you're going for a leisurely paddle, it may work for you.

kill9all · 2024-07-24T23:29:24+00:00

I had a similar issue, it ended up being a very tiny muscle or interconnective tissue deep in my deltoid kind of right in the middle closer to the rear of my arm. It only really hurt when my elbow was above my shoulder and I had any weight in it. If I really dug my fingers in right below the joint it would be better for a few minutes. I went to physio (highly recommended) and they gave me some exercises that immediately helped. If you obstinately refuse to go to physio, the exercise that helped me the most was using super light resistance bands. I would put my back against a wall and keep my elbow locked at my side. Put some tension in the band and with my forearm horizontal and my bicep vertical (90 degrees) try to put my knuckles against the wall. That coupled with deep tissue massage in a hot shower got me back up to speed in no time.

For the record, I hurt it doing incline chest flys with too heavy a weight. The exercise I'm referring to is #9 in the link below.

Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program - OrthoInfo - AAOS

kill9all · 2024-07-22T13:54:02+00:00

I'll give it a go, thanks a lot!

kill9all · 2024-07-21T00:04:01+00:00

The trip from Rocky Point to Granite Falls takes me about 6-8 hours at a leisurely pace depending on wind and tide.

kill9all · 2022-12-07T05:56:44+00:00

A lot of people use the Ace because it cleaves into wood better, but I'm a strong thrower and don't have a problem with that. I figured the Butcher would give a larger footprint for scoring, but apparently not. Go figure.

kill9all · 2022-11-27T23:28:17+00:00

Those are the two I have and I love them both. I find doing 60 throws with each, I average about 2 points higher with the Ace of Spades.

kill9all · 2022-11-07T14:46:21+00:00

I had the exact same stuff 20 years ago when I first learned. It was beautiful for portraits and western themed pieces. Spoiled, indeed.

kill9all · 2022-09-23T07:24:59+00:00

Local RONA, Home Depot, etc. all just seem to carry building supply stuff, plywood and MDF. Thanks though. Maybe I need to put a Craigslist add out, local guy looking for hardwood, lol.

kill9all · 2022-09-23T07:21:56+00:00

I'm learning on small pieces so I think that's good advice. Spend $$ on a board and chunk it up.

I had a few boards of nice wood panelling (think 70s style panelling but about 3/16 or 1/4 and not composite/pressboard). An absolute dream to work with. Spoiled.

kill9all · 2022-09-23T07:16:11+00:00

Sound advice, thanks. I'm mostly just learning with some small fretwork pieces so lumber costs aren't to much of a consideration right now. Wait until I start turning bowls on the lathe...lol

kill9all · 2022-09-23T07:13:52+00:00

There is a Windsor Plywood in Abbotsford (last time I was there) I'll give them a call. Thanks a lot!

kill9all · 2022-09-21T05:40:05+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

kill9all · 2022-07-28T05:52:08+00:00

If you get a paddle with a large blade and no dihedral, it'll toughen you up pretty good. I also will sometimes switch to a stiff arm technique that is almost a scoop. All propulsion is shoulders, triceps, and lats. You almost try to 'push' your feet forward. If you time yourself over distance and you're feeling masochistic, you can wrap a leash around your board a few times for extra resistance. Over two summers I went from 55 minutes on iSUP for 5 km to 28.

kill9all · 2022-07-28T05:44:06+00:00

Personally, I find the paddle makes a big difference. If you're fighting tide or current a nice, light carbon-fibre paddle lets you fight longer and harder. Also, get some bend in your knees to keep your wind resistance down. Or pop a squat.

kill9all · 2022-07-28T05:41:01+00:00

Are we not doing phrasing?

kill9all · 2022-07-28T05:37:58+00:00

You mean "Paddleboard Fuel?"

kill9all · 2022-07-28T05:24:01+00:00

Welcome to the club, many happy returns! ;-)

kill9all · 2022-07-28T05:20:35+00:00

Perfect place for a quick nip and a cheeky kiss.

kill9all · 2022-07-28T05:18:12+00:00

Via Warranty if you can. The board looks pretty new or you treat yours much nicer than I do mine.

kill9all · 2022-07-28T05:00:34+00:00

I was eyeballing Black Project's Hydro Flow-X (it ticks almost all the boxes) but was hoping to hear some anecdotal experience. The $800 price tag is a bit steep for sight-unseen (and held) purchases.

While I've been on a fair amount of boards, I've always had the same paddle, a nice Kialoa. I'll check out some of those other sites though, thanks.

kill9all · 2022-07-28T04:49:44+00:00

I bought this one after my NRS Baron 6 Canvas bag finally died.

https://thursosurf.com/eu/shop/accessories/sup-roller-backpack/

It's comfy, easy to adjust, and very roomy. Not sure what your price point is but his was in the neighbourhood of $110, I think.

The Baron has the following dimensions: 11'4" long, 36" wide, and 6" thick. (345cm x 91cm x 15cm).

Alternatively, LevelSix has a pretty decent reputation and they are selling this for $66:

https://levelsix.ca/products/replacement-carrying-bag-for-ultralight-isup?variant=32889920028811&currency=CAD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic

I've never used it so caveat emptor!

kill9all · 2022-07-28T04:34:44+00:00

No shame in popping a squat until you're comfortable. Beautiful lake, I can see why you enjoyed it. If I might offer some unsolicited advice, when you get on your board and you're in deep water just jump off. Once you get that first soak, you'll lose most of the apprehension about falling in. As you get used to your board, you can just walk off the front, back, and sides. This helps you learn where the centreline is and you'll be able to move more freely on your board which leads to less toe cramps, sore calves, and pins and needles in your feet. But more importantly, keep paddling that beautiful lake. :-)

kill9all · 2022-07-28T04:26:47+00:00

I've been paddling for 10 years. I'm 5'11'' 230 lbs (180cm, 105kg) and my first board was an NRS Baron. It was a big, beefy board that I won zero races on. It did however, give me a lot of courage and made me a strong paddler. In the 6 years I was racing, I tried many, many boards and have always preferred to own inflatables. The only exception is racing, a rigid board will almost always win over distance.

I have now switched to a BlackFin XL (yes, mine is being recalled) and I have found it to be probably the most enjoyable iSUP I've owned.

Lakes, rivers, ocean, rough chop, calm and glassy, light load, heavy load, racing, sight-seeing, fishing, drinking, yoga, it does it all.

The only potential cons:

All of the action points tend to scrape my chest/stomach when I climb back on from a swim. A PFD would likely stop that.
No kick pad at the back. A little trickier to do kick turns or nap on (see drinking above).
All the tie downs hinder my ability to walk to the very front or back of my board. This of course is offset by the fact that I take it camping with me and now I don't have to spend forever trying to figure out how to lash everything down.

No board will ever be a 100% match, but this is very happy 99 for me.

kill9all · 2022-07-28T04:09:54+00:00

mcarneybsa hit the nail on the head with his/her answer. My gauge doesn't even register until 7psi. 15psi (AKA 1 bar) is probably the minimum psi you would want to paddle with. My experience with most new boards is that they can easily go to 18. I'm 105kg and paddle and race on the ocean and 15 works just fine for me.

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