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Nomad leg pain
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Holcombe Apr 23, 2010.

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Andrew Holcombe replied to Murray Watson's discussion 'Nomad leg pain'

Hey Murray, I would also try incorporating a bit of stretching into your daily routine. Often times I find that my legs tend to go numb quicker when I have tight hamstrings or lower back. Just some simple forward bends help with this. Outfitting…

Apr 23, 2010

Dagger Marketing replied to Murray Watson's discussion 'Nomad leg pain'

Murray, What is your inseam and foot size? What position are your thigh braces in? Do you wear shoes, sandals, or socks in your boat? I find that when my knees are really high I have more trouble with my legs going to sleep. Have you tried moving…

Apr 23, 2010

Corey Volt replied to Murray Watson's discussion 'Nomad leg pain'

Murray, At what angle do your feet rest on the bulk head? Here are a few things I do when my legs start going numb in the boat... I often will pad out the front of the seat as you have described but with add enough foam to help support my thigh with…

Apr 22, 2010

Nomad leg pain

I paddle a Nomad 8.5 and am struggling at the moment with a numb left leg. This happens within 15 minutes of getting into the boat. Any ideas anyone? I have removed the hip pads and have adjusted the foot rest back and forward for the past 12 months or so but this has not helped. I have also padded out the seat to raise the level and avoid the ridge at the front of the seat pinching my vein in the back of my thigh which I feel is the cause. Swimming with numb legs on Grade 4+ is less than…See More

Discussion posted by Murray Watson Apr 20, 2010

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