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What cradle wont bash me on my shins (7 posts / 782 views)
Gosim
Posts: 43
Post #1 1 May 2026 15:28
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I want to start fishing again but I have to be careful.
My Nash cradle can bash me when Im closing it down.
My NGT is better but its still elasticated
I suppose I really want a hinged one .
Which one can I get
CarpCodger71 CarpCodger71
Posts: 2,762
Post #2 1 May 2026 16:40
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In reply to Post #1
Does it have to be a cradle ?
Plenty of alternatives
Gosim
Posts: 43
Post #6 1 May 2026 18:06
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Yes

I have 75year old knees

The_Andyman The_Andyman
Posts: 11,332
Post #7 1 May 2026 18:17
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In reply to Post #6
Something like this?

LINKY POO™ https://www.total-fishing-tackle.com/solar-sp-c-tech-quick-up-cradle

Or nice soft inflatable
LINKY POO™ https://www.total-fishing-tackle.com/nash-carp-care-air-cradle-camo
Tinhead Tinhead
Posts: 17,089
Post #8 2 May 2026 01:39
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In reply to Post #6
I'm not sure how a cradle would help you knees. Wouldn't kneeling on a traditional mat be better for them?
essesxandy essesxandy
Posts: 3,197
Post #9 2 May 2026 06:44
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In reply to Post #6
I carry an additional basic folding unhooking mat purely for me to kneel on when setting up or when dealing with a fish. It has made a huge difference to my knees when fishing.
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #10 2 May 2026 11:32
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I'm not at all familiar with cradles but is there a way to remove the elastication so it doesn't try to shut as quickly, or maybe use a compression strap to prevent it from snapping shut, maybe even a elasticated strap acting in the opposite way that you could let out slowly to the one that's trying to shut it so quickly?
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