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    Posted: 23 Dec 19 at 5:04pm
I don't think my mate's knee issues are kneeling related, as I said he doesn't race much, mostly it's just reaching up and down. He has a damaged anterior cruciate ligament rather than age related cartilage degeneration or damage so I'm assuming it affects him differently. I will discuss with him when we next meet but I now have some possible solutions to suggest. Thanks for the info and Merry Christmas.
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Originally posted by Rupert

The Lightning 368 has been my solution to dodgy knees.

Very true . I always found my mine  very kind to my knees. But it’s worth barring in mind, that the newest version ( the mark 3) is less knee friendly .



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I find that using pads makes my duff knee worse, I assume by pushing the kneecap against what's left of the joint. Any suggestions for a more comfortable brace to wear inside a drysuit?
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... There is no such thing as 'unsuitable weather, just 'unsuitable clothing' .. as goes the saying.

Same thing with many single-hander classes.  Why on earth spend thousands on a decent boat and then not get the right clothing for the job ?  .. Many single-handers simply go faster if you do put a knee down when running very deep  - so just get a decent set of knee pads !  (Many on offer are lousy, never staying in place for more than a couple of outings - buy 'cheap' or unsuitable and you must expect to be uncomfortable.  Same thing with hikers etc etc.  Get the right stuff and you will rarely be uncomfortable .... if ever.

I've raced the Blaze for nearly 25 years now and do have a dodgy knee (but thanks to motorcycle v car incident over 40 years ago, ... the car 'won') But never had a knee  issue in the boat but then I've always gone for the right knee-pads etc - in comparison previous Lasers in particular were 'not good' for knees regardless of clothing over time !  BTW low free-board is your friend if you want to recover from capsize, quickly and easily and the inherent reduction in windage and lower centre of everything reduces the risk of capsize in the first place imo.... Wink


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The OK sailors at my club seem to manage well - the cockpit is deeper than the Solo (deck to floor) and you heel to windward on the broad reach/runs.

I find that I'm kneeling in my Solo on the runs (usually on the padded toestrap!).
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The Comet has a sort of "crew deck" up front which you can sit on downwind with some comfort. Probably works better with a transom main set up though.
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I think  Dzero would be OK as you don't kneel when going downwind and ergonomic hiking upwind. Aero sailers use kneepads so might not be best.
Phantom is a kneeling boat downwind so probably not best.
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I don't have a problem hiking the Blaze* but do wear knee pads as it's the kneeling that get's me and it is unavoidable on occasion. The Spice is a stand up boat and I haven't really sailed anything else since my return to dinghies 10 years ago (after a 25 year sabbatical when I was windsurfing).

* If anything it's my hips and lower back that give up first.


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The Lightning 368 has been my solution to dodgy knees.
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I have not been able to cycle for a few weeks and even my Solo hurt lots yesterday!. Whichever boat you sail, I find mobility and strength exercises are essential.
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