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Knees resting on the gunwales - OUCH! (Read 2314 times)
Sierra1
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Knees resting on the gunwales - OUCH!
Jun 1st, 2010 at 1:58am
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Being 6' 3" is causing me a problem when paddling.  My knees end up resting against the sharp inner edge of the gunwale. This is no good.  I end up with sore knees.  Is there anything anyone could recommend to place on the edges to reduce the discomfort?
Thanks in advance for your help.....
  
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Reply #1 - Jun 1st, 2010 at 2:26am
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How 'bout some pipe insulation?
  
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Reply #2 - Jun 1st, 2010 at 6:40pm
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Or, if you want something more colorful, try kid's noodles... They even come in pink to match Jimbo's favorite northwoods bird.
  
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Reply #3 - Jun 1st, 2010 at 10:45pm
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I use the pipe insulation with a bit of duct tape to secure in place.
You can use the insulation as a lure hanger if your prone to changing lures back and forth depending on depth etc.

The noodles are an idea that I'll try next time, they look a little more durable.
The local dollar store has them in all colors, for you guessed it-$1
  
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Reply #4 - Jun 2nd, 2010 at 5:03pm
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Check this out, maybe it helps?
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