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Take a break from paddling and go hiking or biking.

Make sure you warm up and stretch before paddling. Amazing how many paddlers don't. Forearm an shoulder stretches work for me.

Focus on using good technique(less arms more torso) when I get lazy I tend to use more arms and that's when I have ...

I haven't torn one out yet, but can't imagine it weighing more than
5 lbs.

Dave

Oops, look forward to hearing how it went. I'm thinking of getting a Jefe, Everest or Remix. Something beefy but with more rocker than the Cascade. BTW congrats on getting your roll!!! It beats bailing or dumping out.


Dave

Big Dave I got a big melon as well(7 3/4), the only thing that I've found to fit is Pro-Tec or Cascade predator. These are full cut helmets that are still a little snug if I wear cold weather liner, but it's tolerable. I've looked at SR and some other shortys, they don't go up to 7 3/4. Maybe ...

Thanks, all my C1's have had factory outfitting so I've never had to convert myself. Will keep you in mind if I don't use it.


Dave

In the early 1990's I went from an Old Town Tripper to a Slasher, a more sorry sight could not be found. You'll be fine going from XL to the Atom. Just put in lots of time on lake and moving water to get use to it.



Dave

I'm thinking of the Jefe also, Cascade just isn't cutting it anymore. Can't wait to hear your review.

Dave

I'm thinking of getting Remix or Jefe and wondering whether or not I could use outfitting out of Cascade? Or would I be better off starting from scratch? Any and all opinions on this would be helpful.

Thanks,

Dave