Whitewater Kayaking Are there really only 2 of us doing this?!
#61
Posted 16 April 2011 - 06:42 PM
#62
Posted 26 June 2011 - 12:59 AM
qman, on 10 November 2008 - 10:01 AM, said:
I used to rock climb a lot prior and figure i will take up kayaking to fill the void. I could kayak before but never had the time.
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#63
Posted 26 June 2011 - 02:42 AM
Am well aware of the guys who have climbed big walls, and i don't want to take away from what is a huge feat, but
It doesn't really appeal to me, hauling up ropes. It isn't really "rockclimbing" in the way that i loved. It was about the tactile nature of it, and the movement, the asthetics and freedom of it. Whereas hauling up ropes is the complete opposite of that to me, it isn't hands on rock, it isn't freeflowing, and isn't an attractive aesthetic.
There are some of my pre accident activities that i have found fulfilling alternatives for and others i haven't. I have had to cut rockclimbing away as one of the sports/activities that "for me" there isn't a fulfilling expression for in a wheelchair. Skiing, Kayaking, cycling (to an extent) all allow me to perform at a moderately high level. I just can see a way to get that in Rock Climbing.
#64
Posted 26 June 2011 - 03:37 AM
qman, on 26 June 2011 - 02:42 AM, said:
Am well aware of the guys who have climbed big walls, and i don't want to take away from what is a huge feat, but
It doesn't really appeal to me, hauling up ropes. It isn't really "rockclimbing" in the way that i loved. It was about the tactile nature of it, and the movement, the asthetics and freedom of it. Whereas hauling up ropes is the complete opposite of that to me, it isn't hands on rock, it isn't freeflowing, and isn't an attractive aesthetic.
It pains me to say it but I agree with you on this one..
#65
Posted 29 June 2011 - 12:01 PM
Paddling is something i never did pre injury as is skiing, both I do well and paddle as well as my mates and sister who learnt the same time as me.
Also climbing it is obvious that you are a cripple, paddling isnt really so until you get out, on the water you are equal. I have found that paddling has improved my balance hughly
ann
#66
Posted 30 June 2011 - 11:16 AM
I can ski as well as many of my AB friends but it is a bit harder to blend in.
#67
Posted 24 August 2011 - 08:43 AM
I do sit-ski. Took me 3 years to get on a mono but I'm there now. So, I figure kayaking will be a similar growing process. Specific advice I am after: what sort of boat do U recommend that is super stable, and short enough to fit INSIDE a mini-van (I can't load on top by myself). Any ideas about pontoon systems that work? I saw a kayrak and wanted to get one, but the guy isn't building them anymore
I am hoping to learn to roll, but have NO ab function. Do U think with a paddle float I could power over a roll? Any tjoughts on that would be great too
#68
Posted 24 August 2011 - 10:44 PM
Any way, it's pretty light and folds up. Will fit in the truck of a care and can even be taken on aircraft. I would recommend the elec pump.
Nice to meet you and keep us posted on what you find out and your progress, Dianna

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