LakeboyWWK

I'm on year 2 of my 67" Syndicate Omni and love it. I primarily ski open water in all conditions. It's easy to get up on, turns effortlessly and doesn't hunt for an edge. Can't think of a complaint about it.

@swbca as a general rule sets with rep ranges 1-5 will build strength, 6-12 will build muscle size, reps of 13 and greater will build muscle endurance. There is some overlap ie: sets in the 6-12 will also build strength but primarily muscle size. It worth doing sets in all ranges, but if you have a specific goal such as strength to weight ratio, it's most effective to stay in the 1-5 range.

@swbca The method you are using is similar to a method used by strength athletes that was originally studied in the soviet union in the 1980's. Short intense sets of 3-5 reps with long rest intervals in between sets will increase your strength, without adding much bulk (muscle hypertrophy). The goal should be to increase your strength to weight ratio. You can learn more about this "greasing the groove" method by reading articles by Pavel Tsatsouline at strongfirst.com

I've also had lower back issues in the past. Read everything you can by Dr. Stuart McGill especially his book called "The Back Mechanic".

Back in March after my gym closed down I built this unit for my backyard. I can do squats, deadlifts, pull ups, chin ups and all kinds of other exercises using the rings ($60), bands and dumb bells. It took awhile but I finally have a bunch of weight plates for the bar. Total investment is less than $400.00. I've also discovered that it's way better working out outside, something about fresh air and sun, kind of like another activity we're all into (minus the water).

I started using the Wiley RTP on universal plate on my Syndicate Omni this year and love it. I moved the strap back and removed the smaller overlay off the top.

I switched to Radar Vice gloves this spring to help with elbow problems. They felt weird at first but now I don't even notice them.

Check out J-Craft.

At my cottage on Lake Wahwashkesh most of the time. I have a set booked at McClintocks for tomorrow morning. I am a former member of Summerski which was run out of a small lake near Newmarket, also have skied at Bush's near Bala Muskoka long ago.

Update - Have had zero issues with my elbow this summer. I have somewhere near 15 sets of skiing in this year (late start) and my elbow feels completely normal. I'm using Radar Vice gloves and a Radar Arc handle. My sets are usually 4-6 passes of open water skiing with 10-12 turns each pass. I've also continued use of the Theraband and do pullups/chinups during the week (skiing on weekends).

That is a sweet boat! What's your lake temp? Mine (near Parry Sound) is 7.5C

I had the treatment done in early September 2019 after 14 months of trying many different methods to rehab the issue. Ultrasound showed a 4mm tear in the tendon near the lateral epicondyle. After the PRP treatment I rested it for 6 weeks, got an ultrasound and it showed the tear had improved. I then began light physio and after 8 weeks noticed a major improvement. By December the pain was completely gone and I could do strength training work on the arm without any discomfort. I started playing hockey in January, played in a weekend tournament ( 4 games over 2 days) and noticed some discomfort in the elbow. The discomfort would go away by game time the following week. Each time I played hockey my elbow would have some discomfort the next day. So, the PRP worked but I have aggravated the injury via hockey, although it is no where near what it was last summer before PRP. I probably should have waited longer and did more strength training before going back to hockey. At 57 there are several other joints that are a little aggravated the day after a game of hockey but settle down with 2 days.

Hopefully you have the same success as I and others on here have had.

Yes definitely sped up healing.