Re: [Paddlewise] Cockpit Modifications

At 12:55 PM 1/28/98 -0800, Craig Olson wrote
>
>I've been an avid sea kayaker for several years and am more or less
continually
>working to improve my skills, technique & gear.  My latest kayak gear
project has
>been to modify my cockpit for better comfort & performance. 



I had talked to Nigel Foster about a seat and his opinion was to get a bag
of  plaster of paris a garbage bag,mix it and pour in the bag and sit on
it. It will take a impression of your perfect seat.Every dimple etc.
Then when dry clean and smooth. Wax and apply fiberglass cloth and resin to
form a mold. then smooth any thing and wax and lay up a seat. Needless to
say it is a perfect fit and I never had to use padding again, just the
perfect seat. I have built four kayaks and used the seat in each with the
same results. It only fits me but I am selfish and don't care. It is the
BEST seat available period. My opinion of course and I am associated with
my seat.

Dana

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