Re: [Paddlewise] Bending the knee...

From: Michael J Edelman <mje_at_mich.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 1998 07:33:38 -0600
Kenneth Cooperstein wrote:

> I am 6'5" tall.  In order for me to be able to bring my knee up to
> facilitate getting in and out of a kayak, I find I need a cockpit length
> of at least 31".  Any less and I must get in with arms alone by sitting
> on the deck and stuffing my legs toward the bow; getting out is the
> reverse procedure.

I'm 6'2", and I thought that was the way *everyone* did it...! I have to use
that method on my folders when the sprayskirts are attached- which is all the
time.
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