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Re: Why I gave up paddling....
Posted By: Mike Savage In Response To: Why I gave up paddling.... (Davis)
Date: Sunday, 4 September 2005, at 12:19 p.m.
: My friend did an epic trip to celebrate his 50th birthday.
: On day 2 of the trip he developed chest pains.....he continued the
: trip......thinking it was a lung infection.....: Got back to Vancouver pain intensified......double bypass needed....he had a
: heart attack.: Over the age of 50......no more paddling...
: Tired of risking hypothermia, capsize.....drowning.....tired of carting stuff
: around, packing boats.....camping in lightning storms....: Sold my kayak, sold my gear.......
: Kayaking....danger......small reward for big risk.....
: Pffffffff.........if I want risk I can volunteer for Iraq at least someone
: will pay me for that......: Over 50 = geriatric........
: Life is precious......dont waste it .......
: Bye bye kayak.......
Hi Davis,
That is truly sad to hear. But just because someone is over 50 doesn't mean kayaking should be stoppped. It's like any sport/recreation, you may have to slow down but unless a major medical condition is in existence, stopping isn't needed.
The thing to remember is that your condition at 50 is linked with your lifestyle BEFORE you reach 50.
Did your friend have a pre-existing heart problem?
Did he have a recent medical? Which would have shown up any problems.As far as risk is concerned, you are far more likely to be killed while driving than kayaking, you don't need to go to Iraq.
But, if you want to stop kayaking, that's your choice.
Still, sad to hear.
Mike Savage
South West Cork
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