Re: [Paddlewise] Custom Cockpit update

From: Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_seasurf.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 08:13:48 -0800
Craig Olson wrote:
> 
> A couple weeks ago I started a thread about using 3" minicell foam to custom-outfit
> a kayak cockpit for comfort & performance.  Well, my cockpit is finally finished and
> I must say that it's a vast improvement over the "off-the-shelf" model [major snip]
> 
> A paddling friend of mine, Dan Hagen,  also had a good idea.  Instead of gluing the
> seat down, use some heavy-duty Velcro so that the seat can be easily moved to adjust
> the trim of the boat.[snip]

Good idea.  Do you know if Dan has a source for the heavy-duty velcro?
 
I'm about to lay down my initial attempt at a minicell seat for my Pygmy
Osprey Std and I'm using duct tape during the trial-and-error phase. 
But, I'm sure the velcro will be plenty sturdy to immobilize the seat.

I would imagine contact cement would work on both surfaces to adhere 
the velcro, but maybe there is an industrial-grade velcro with adhesive 
already on it.

BTW, did you ever get that little ammo can stove going?  Just curious. 

Second BTW:  I could not get your email address (craigo_at_az.com) to work,
so this is posted to the list.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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