Hello Alistair: Suffice it to say that I am stubbornly listening to what I am told! I read your story and am very pleased to see you were able to resume your shooting sports. As a trap shooter and upland bird hunter, I can certainly understand your situation. Up until 3 years ago, I was a racing sailor on a large boat (VOR sized), and am hoping to resume sailing this summer. As I think back, I played almost every sport an American kid plays, and it is no wonder my spine was shot! Nice to hear from you. GMW