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djskip

6 posts

djskip

6 posts

2 Nov 2009 11:42am

HI ALL, I HAVE HAD A KNEE REPLACEMENT AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE WHO HAS HAD OR KNOWS ABOUT KNEES.
I REALLY WANT TO GIVE KITEBOARDING A TRY JUST A BIT WORRIED ON THE IMPACT FOR THE KNEE.

THANKS IN ADVANCE IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME.

djdojo

VIC

1614 posts

djdojo

VIC, 1614 posts

2 Nov 2009 7:45pm

short answer: kiting of any sort, and especially when you start to jump, places significant stress on your knees. can you do 20 full squats at high speed and run fast without discomfort? if so you may be ok if in doubt, don't.

longer answers can be found by searching the endless knee-related threads in the general kitesurfing forum.

singsong

VIC

41 posts

singsong

VIC, 41 posts

4 Nov 2009 11:48pm

Maybe kite-knee-boarding is an innovative option????

sleek1

VIC

672 posts

sleek1

VIC, 672 posts

6 Nov 2009 8:51pm

it may depend on your state of mind, i fractured my c6 in my neck and the first opp i went kitesurfing.I couldnt realy give a damm if i did it no good because being to be able to do the things i love is more important than playstation for the rest of my life.

kiting kid

VIC

219 posts

kiting kid

VIC, 219 posts

6 Nov 2009 11:56pm

i 've had about 6 years of knee problems and one year of cycling (once a week) put strength back in them and i'm now doing kiteloops etc

my advise just build your knee strength

ewan kite

VIC

928 posts

ewan kite

VIC, 928 posts

7 Nov 2009 1:59pm

kiting kid said...

i 've had about 6 years of knee problems and one year of cycling (once a week) put strength back in them and i'm now doing kiteloops etc

my advise just build your knee strength

big kiteloops?

Cezar

VIC

270 posts

Cezar

VIC, 270 posts

7 Nov 2009 8:47pm

Does anyone know how to build knee strength without having to ride a pushbike??.
Is tennis of any good

curlyjimbo

VIC

75 posts

curlyjimbo

VIC, 75 posts

8 Nov 2009 12:32am

ewan kite said...

big kiteloops?

LOOOOLL

djskip

6 posts

djskip

6 posts

8 Nov 2009 6:27pm

WOW THANKS ALL FOR YOUR ADVICE, SO MY SAY ON THE SUBJECT? I DONT CARE I AM GOING TO LIVE FOR THE DAY, I AM SO LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING IN THERE..........THANKS ALL.

djskip

6 posts

djskip

6 posts

8 Nov 2009 6:29pm

SO WHEN YOU SEE A FAT OLD TART WITH A KNEE BRACE OUT THERE HAVING A BALL, THAT IS ME, STOP AND SAY HI.

sleek1

VIC

672 posts

sleek1

VIC, 672 posts

8 Nov 2009 11:11pm

where bouts are you? and stop yelling..ie caps lock.

koma

VIC

760 posts

koma

VIC, 760 posts

9 Nov 2009 1:14am

You seriously only need to cycle once a week to build up your knee's?
I've never had a problem with my knee's until this season, oddly enough when i stopped cycling about 12 months ago! Looks like i'll have to get the pushy back out to get my knee's in better shape.

sleek1

VIC

672 posts

sleek1

VIC, 672 posts

9 Nov 2009 9:57pm

sleek1 said...

where bouts are you? and stop yelling..ie caps lock.

just like to say who ever red thumbed this post is retarded.let us know where you are from dude and we can help you out in your kite learning exp.If your from around where i am i will help you out.you sound like a dude thats worth it.

djskip

6 posts

djskip

6 posts

9 Nov 2009 7:17pm

So sorry didnt mean to shout lol. Sleek1 in answer to where I am, I am in Frankston area, how about you?
I just cant do the bike thing as my knee wont do the full round on the peddel, so I tend to cycle 1 legged, then I nearly fall off as I am laughing so much at my self.
Hey but what the hell, I love life and I get out of life as much as I can put in.
Thanks again all of you guys and or gals for your input.

kiting kid

VIC

219 posts

kiting kid

VIC, 219 posts

10 Nov 2009 6:56pm

koma said...

yep worked for me have no trouble now

sleek1

VIC

672 posts

sleek1

VIC, 672 posts

10 Nov 2009 10:23pm

djskip said...

Na in gippsland mate.Try heading into shq and have a chat with some kite dudes in thier.Or maybe R.P.S and talk to them.Make sure the guys you are talking to are Kiters.Ivan is the guy at shq or either Warrick or Warren(cant remember exact name) at rps and tell them your dilema.Its easy for me to say give it a go but without knowing your exact moveability its kinda hard to say weather its for you.

Tan

VIC

53 posts

Tan

VIC, 53 posts

21 Nov 2009 8:37pm

Hey Dj. There is a big difference between a Knee replacement and a reconstruction. Knee replacements are not designed for impact activity and the more you do with it, the faster it will wear out. There is also the risk of fracturing the poly. If you take it easy then Kiteboarding should be fine but the fact you can't cycle a full rotation yet means you might need a bit more physio first. Kudos for wanting to give it a try but you probably should be discussing this with your surgeon rather than with the forum at large.

Aorta

VIC

244 posts

Aorta

VIC, 244 posts

28 Nov 2009 7:41pm

cezary said...

Does anyone know how to build knee strength without having to ride a pushbike??.
Is tennis of any good

lunges!
basically you want to build up the muscles around your knee, like the quadricep to keep it all in place.

manicskier

VIC

772 posts

manicskier

VIC, 772 posts

5 Dec 2009 2:46pm

Tan said...

Hey Dj. There is a big difference between a Knee replacement and a reconstruction. Knee replacements are not designed for impact activity and the more you do with it, the faster it will wear out. There is also the risk of fracturing the poly. If you take it easy then Kiteboarding should be fine but the fact you can't cycle a full rotation yet means you might need a bit more physio first. Kudos for wanting to give it a try but you probably should be discussing this with your surgeon rather than with the forum at large.

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