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911 Rod 07-08-2021 08:37 AM
My wife tried it .... for all of 15 minutes.
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gsxrken 07-08-2021 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr (Post 11384955)
Anything that keeps you active is a good thing. Don't think about it... "Just do it" ;)

At 56 I ride a bike most days and I surf year round. I feel it some days but I dread what would happen if I stopped.
“Dread” made me laugh but it’s true - I eat pretty cleanly and have an active lifestyle / CrossFit etc and I too “dread” what would happen if I stopped, considering how far I’ve tumbled physically from my 20s despite some effort to slow the descent.

Bill Douglas 07-08-2021 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by vash (Post 11385239)
i'm gonna get a big one so i can fish off of it.
Yes, that works.

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drcoastline 07-08-2021 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by cantdrv55 (Post 11384798)
Looks like fun but I’m wondering if a chubster, 57 y/o might break his neck or drown trying it out. Asking for a friend.

https://youtu.be/uExBYql-p-Y
Nope go for it.

I'm 56 doing the Cape to cape next year. Roughly fifteen miles. They changed it up where it is around Cape may rather than Cape to Cape but same distance. Must be done in under 3:30 hrs. Several people in their 60's-70's.

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Rot 911 07-08-2021 01:48 PM
I see some people using paddleboard’s on the lake where we have our cabin. Maybe it’s just me, but it looks boring as can be.

VillaRicaGA911 07-08-2021 07:01 PM
Have done it the past 2 years now when on vacation at Gulf Breeze, FL and I am pushing 50. It is so much fun, you don’t even have to go fast. On the bay side of the island in the morning when it is really calm you can look down and see all kinds of fish, sea turtles, rays, etc... Highly, highly recommend

Baz 07-08-2021 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jhynesrockmtn (Post 11385221)
I have the Costco Body Glove inflatable and take it when we camp at the lake a few times a year. It's a good work out. I was actually a bit sore in my quads and lats after doing it more this trip than before as the water was so nice and each day was 90+ degrees. Great for working on your balance.

My dog will go for short trips somewhat reluctantly. If I got more into it I'd get a solid board. The inflatable will flex in chop and the heavier you are the worse that will be, but they are pretty cheap and a good way to get started.

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Great pic, Jerry!

SmileWavy

Baz 07-08-2021 07:44 PM
This guy posted this pic on FB and caught holy HELL by all the dog folks for taking his dog out in such big surf.....and I think they may have a good point! :eek:

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ramonesfreak 07-09-2021 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Baz (Post 11386136)
This guy posted this pic on FB and caught holy HELL by all the dog folks for taking his dog out in such big surf.....and I think they may have a good point! :eek:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625802255.jpg
almost as big a loser as the loser i saw with a dog standing on the gas tank of his motorcycle cruising along at 50mph the other day.

as for paddle boarding, i find kayaks way more fun but i guess you gotta try it and see if you like it.

flatbutt 07-09-2021 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jhynesrockmtn (Post 11385221)
If I paddled like that I'd need to roll off of the board as there is no way my knees would permit me to stand.

jhynesrockmtn 07-10-2021 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by flatbutt (Post 11386981)
If I paddled like that I'd need to roll off of the board as there is no way my knees would permit me to stand.
Daily yoga :-)

If I'm paddling with the dog I'm mostly up on my knees or sitting like this and close to shore as she doesn't love it or water in general. I'll also paddle on my knees in heavy chop or if I just tire of standing.

Esel Mann 07-10-2021 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Rot 911 (Post 11385793)
I see some people using paddleboard’s on the lake where we have our cabin. Maybe it’s just me, but it looks boring as can be.
Sir it sounds like your lake is invaded with skool-marm convention paddleboarders.
So yeah, not much to see and one has to rely on imagination in such a state of lake affairs.

I suggest being patient and wait for the mommy-me-time convention paddleboarders.
The cloth coverins tends to be very minimal, and you'll see more camel toes than you would in the Arabian desert.

stevej37 07-10-2021 02:15 PM
^^^ I would need a kayak instead of a stand-up paddleboard.
Can you use two oars on a sup?


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