I have been looking for a seat/back cushion for days when we're out for long periods of time. Anybody have any recommendations for one or the other or combination? Thanks - ///, //// \ /, / >. Nina & Dave Farkas \ /, _/ /. dfarkas_at_en.com \_ /_/ /. nina_farkas_at_progressive.com \__/_ < dave_farkas_at_progressive.com /<<< \_\_ /,)^>>_._ \ (/ \\ /\\\ // ```` ((` *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I have one made by Cascade Designs - it's a bit like a therm-a-rest, only the shape of a seat. Andree On Tue, 22 Sep 1998, Dave Farkas wrote: > I have been looking for a seat/back cushion for days when we're out for > long periods of time. Anybody have any recommendations for one or the > other or combination? > > Thanks | Hurley Design Communications-Web Site Creation and Implementation | | Bainbridge Island, ahurley_at_viewit.com -> http://www.viewit.com/HDC/| |New: http://www.kayakproshop.com/ - http://www.goanimal.com/ | | http://www.windridernw.com - http://www.viewit.com/OIWC/ | http://www.viewit.com/wtr/kayak.html *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Andree Hurley wrote: > > I have one made by Cascade Designs - it's a bit like a therm-a-rest, > only the shape of a seat. > > Andree I have that seat which I use under the sling seat in my 1996 Nautiraid 1 (I give the year since the regular seat has now been changed). It has several virtues. It has two densities of closed cell foam plus it can be inflated some. I use it to help with a psiatic nerve problem and to give me some extra support. Cost is around $30 or so. A better seat is the Creature Comfort seat that is sold through Chesapeake Light Craft (kayaks_at_clcinc.com and 410-267-0137). This a wonder seat and while costly (around $75-80) is worth its weight in gold. It has a 2.5 inch slab of dense foam that has been anatomically carved out to accomodate your tush. The thinnest part is just a half-inch thick which keeps your center of gravity low (I recommend it in my review of the Folbot Kodiak which is tippy feeling for a folding kayak with its factory provided 3 inch seat). But since it it shaped to your tush, you are only marginally resting on that half inch with the main support up around your buttocks. It can be attached in a myriad of ways including velcro which is provided in a wide width with a glued down portion as well. Its attached seat back is superb in giving small of the back support. The whole thing is covered in nylon mesh for speedy drying. I would use it in my Nautiraid 1 except that the ribs are too close together and one rib raises the front more than I like. I may try it again as I only tested it when my psiatic nerve was really at its worse. BTW, the one I have I bought full price from CLC. No gift. No paid endorsement. best, ralph -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 9/21/98 6:16:46 PM Pacific Daylight Time, dfarkas_at_en.com writes: << I have been looking for a seat/back cushion for days when we're out for long periods of time. Anybody have any recommendations for one or the other or combination? >> Several years ago I began having some lower back pains when in my kayak for long periods of time. On a hunch I ripped out the seat back and replaced it with a back band. What a difference!!!! I cannot recomend back bands over seat backs enough. I can't tell you exactly how it works, but boy howdy, it really works well. Scott So.Cal. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
KiAyker_at_aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 9/21/98 6:16:46 PM Pacific Daylight Time, dfarkas_at_en.com > writes: > > << I have been looking for a seat/back cushion for days when we're out for > long periods of time. Anybody have any recommendations for one or the > other or combination? >> > > Several years ago I began having some lower back pains when in my kayak > for long periods of time. On a hunch I ripped out the seat back and replaced > it with a back band. What a difference!!!! I cannot recomend back bands over > seat backs enough. I can't tell you exactly how it works, but boy howdy, it > really works well. I had a similar experience. Add my endorsement to Scott's -- and when you install it, make sure it is at the correct height for lumbar support. In most yaks that's easy, because it is almost impossible to get it too high. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Try Seairsports---www.seairsports.com They make inflatible lumbar support seats for sit on tops as well as air support for traditional kayaks. Guinness drinkin,shillelagh toten sean
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-----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Dave Farkas Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 1998 8:09 AM To: PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subject: [Paddlewise] Seat Cushions >I have been looking for a seat/back cushion for days when we're out for long periods of time. Anybody have any recommendations for one or the other or combination? Hi Dave and all, I bought a little Therma-rest seat a few years ago. It's about 18" x 10". I like it because I can adjust the stiffness while paddling. Wait, that's not exactly true. I can let it down - I'm way too inflexible to bend down and blow it up while it's under my bottom :-) Plus, I can move it around after long hours in the saddle. This option seems to help a lot. I don't know if the inflatable seats designed specifically for kayaks would be as comfortable. I could be wrong. Cheers, Dave Dave Williams, SeaCanoe Training Director Home tel: +66 76 254-514 Work tel: +66 76 212-252 Fax: +66 76 212-172 dave_at_seacanoe.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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