Padded deck mats

Esoxonthefly · Post by **Esoxonthefly** » Sun May 02, 2010 9:13 pm

Looking for a padded mat to put on my front deck to hopefully relieve the back pain that comes after 6+ hrs of fishing. Does anyone know where I can find one of these? Does anyone have something they made that they'd care to share?

Esoxonthefly · Post by **Esoxonthefly** » Mon May 03, 2010 11:11 am

Anybody?

Post by **Will Schultz** » Mon May 03, 2010 11:16 am

Go find some of the playmats for kids. That would provide a lot of cushion. Shoes are probably a better solution, the righ kind of shoe can make a huge difference.

Jim tenHaaf · Post by **Jim tenHaaf** » Mon May 03, 2010 12:36 pm

You could also look at what some factory workers use. I know a guy who just takes apart transmissions all day long, standing in almost the same spot. His business provides padded mats for everyone who works in a station.

swanezy · Post by **swanezy** » Mon May 03, 2010 12:40 pm

You can buy a padded mat from menards that you could easily cut to size, they have holes in them so they wouldn't trap moisture under them either.

Esoxonthefly · Post by **Esoxonthefly** » Mon May 03, 2010 1:36 pm

Thanks for the help guys. Will, what kind of shoes would work best? Currently I'm wearing the running shoes I wear everyday.

Post by **Will Schultz** » Mon May 03, 2010 1:55 pm

Esoxonthefly wrote:Thanks for the help guys. Will, what kind of shoes would work best? Currently I'm wearing the running shoes I wear everyday.

I don't know for sure but something more like a walking shoe would probably be better. A running shoe is designed for running and not standing. A lean seat can help reduce fatigue too.

Esoxonthefly · Post by **Esoxonthefly** » Mon May 03, 2010 2:30 pm

You know, I actually used a taller pedestal seat last year but I took it out for more room on the deck. Maybe if this floor mat thing doesn't work I'll put it back in.

hemichemi · Post by **hemichemi** » Mon May 03, 2010 2:54 pm

I really like Keen shoes for comfort and good support. Gander usually has some, or get them at Foot Gear, Velocipede Peddler, Playmaker's, D!ck's, Track n Trail and Tradehome.

www.keenfootwear.com

Corey K · Post by **Corey K** » Mon May 03, 2010 6:41 pm

Croc's!!!

Post by **Cyberlunge** » Tue May 04, 2010 9:29 am

Big fan of Keens myself and Merrels. I added some memory foam inserts to my Merrel hiking shoes and could not believe the difference. Also some off season work on a balance board helps keep the trunk muscles ready for a day of casting!!
Kevin