PA - any back issues?

Hello will be a new Hobie PA owner here, just wanted to ask a question before I make the payment tomorrow.
I didnt have any aches or pains in my spine during or after demo, but concerned if pedaling around all day might cause additional pain.
I think the Hobie system is better on the back than a traditional pedaling (bicycle) system
Just a general question, I understand everyone is different but if anyone out there can provide input would be appreciated.

Really like the room/stability and just overall solid kayak.

Thanks in advance!

I bought my Hobie PA-14 in July 2013 because it has the Vantage seat. The seat in my old 2010 Hobie Outback was a "pia"!
The Vantage seat is very comfortable and easy to adjust and make it "fit your position preferences".

I have never had any back pains.

My legs do get a bit tired, after 4 to 5 hours of solid trolling with a down rigger, 4 1/4 pound weight and 5" quickfish lure, underwater depths of 25' to 75'. I typically cover 7.2 to 9 miles.

I found that drinking water and eating a Cliff Bar (energy bar) and sandwich is critical, as my body burns many calories while trolling. The exercise is a very good way to lose weight and or stay in good physical shape, if that is one of your goals.

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Dr.SteelheadCatcher
Warrenton, OR

Thanks for the reply Dr. The seat was one of the main options in my decision. Heck, I'll probably get more back ache hauling it in and out of the water than from pedaling most of the day.

Due to a nasty mc vs semi crash in 05, I'm sporting shoulder replacements, knees need replaced, 3 level cervical spine fusion, L5-S1 discectomy, a bunch of healed compression fractures throughout thoracic spine, elbows are shot and so on...in other words, it's a good thing I'm not a horse.
Back pain has been miserable for many years, but purchasing my Outback 180 has been the best physical therapy (and mental I have ever experienced.
The more I peddle about and fish, the better my back feels. I spend hours on end every day on the ocean fishing. The only days I stay off to run errands and chores (usually the weekends when it's more crowded on the water), my back & joint pain increases. I highly recommend giving it a shot, after a month of daily Hobie use your body gets used to exercising without impact or the grinding in the knees when riding a bike and you'll really start enjoying it to the level of becoming addicted (fair warning) to Hobie therapy.
Pura Vida,
Natalie

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I love my Hobie therapy

WOW! unfortunate but good to hear the Hobie is good therapy. I purchased the PA12 and had I known my spine was going to get worse, I would have never bought a paddle kayak. Anyway, thanks for the input, love the PA12.
I'll use my Feel free for floating the rivers.