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Topic: Question about Hilton Low profile pedal |
Ron Sodos
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San Antonio, Texas USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2012 10:49 am |
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| I have recently started sitting closer into my steel due to the fact that I am using more of my knee levers. I used to sit back quite a bit and was not able to access all of my pedals. So now my right ankle is hurting every time I play. My question is if i switch to a low profile pedal will it help. Anyone experienced this? |
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Fred Justice
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Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 23 Feb 2012 11:11 am
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Hey Ron, actually it would worsen your problem with a low pro.
The pivot point is about an inch further back on the low pro, increasing what your trying to get rid of.
See you down the road my friend. 
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Paul Sutherland
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Placerville, California
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Posted 23 Feb 2012 12:08 pm
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Ron: You may have a limited range of motion in your right ankle. I know about this because I have such an issue. I can't flex my ankle up (dorsiflexion) nearly as much as most people. As a result, I haven't found a low profile volume pedal that is comfortable to play. I find with low profile pedals that I am forced to hold my ankle up at nearly the end of my range of motion. This requires that I tense various leg muscles constantly. That causes pain with any significant amount of playing. Perhaps this is what Fred J. is referring to.
When you move closer to the steel you change the angle of your foot on the pedal, forcing more dorsiflexion, which may be your problem.
Since you are moving closer to the steel to be able to reach the pedals/levers, I'm guessing that you have relatively short legs. That's good because it means you have enough clearance between your knee and the underside of the steel to try what might be a simple fix.
Try shimming the back feet of the pedal up. This will change the angle of the pedal relative to your foot. This might be enough to put the pedal in a position that is comfortable for your ankle. Try lots of different heights for the shims. Through trial and error you may find that you can get the pedal at just the right height to get rid of the ankle issues.
Good luck. Paul |
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Paul Sutherland
From:
Placerville, California
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Posted 23 Feb 2012 12:28 pm
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I forgot to mention perhaps the simplest solution. Try different heel heights in whatever shoes or boots you play in. Part of the way I have addressed my right foot problems is finding just the right heel height to put my foot at the optimum angle in relation to the VP. In my playing shoes I have aftermarket footbeds with shims underneath the heels. I have different height shims in each shoe. Not so good for walking, but it really helps me as I sit at the steel.
People that don't have these problems don't understand, and often scoff at these kinds of suggestions. But people that do have these kinds of problems know the value of ergonomics. |
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John Walls
From:
Effingham, Illinois, USA
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Posted 23 Feb 2012 1:12 pm
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Ron
You might try placing a small block of wood under your heel, or elevate the rear part of the pedal.
just my .02
Paul, keep up the great work on youtube, very very helpful.
John W. |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 23 Feb 2012 6:06 pm
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Ron, I forgot to mention, Keith Hilton sells adjustable feet for the back of the pedal and you can bring up the back of the pedal about an inch if needed.
Give Keith a call at 417-581-4158
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Lynn Fargo
From:
Fort Edward, NY
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Posted 23 Feb 2012 9:56 pm
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Did you try repositioning your pedal? It doesn't have to be all the way up to the pedal bar. Wherever it is most comfortable for you it where you should place it. Mine is placed about 6" back from the pedal bar, so that my leg, knee to pedal, is almost straight up and down. Helps me reach my knee levers, too, since I'm pretty short. Of course, that may be even worse for you, but don't feel boxed in by the standard. Good luck.
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