Re: [Paddlewise] legs fall asleep

From: Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 20:00:47 -0700
Gratytshrk_at_aol.com wrote:
> 
> ive been having some trouble with my legs "falling asleep" when im in my kayak
> for an extended period without walking and i was wondering if anyone else was
> having this problem or knew what may alleviate it? 

Most likely inadequate support under your upper thighs.  Experiment with
FIRM supports and see if they alleviate the condition.  If so, consider
fabricating a dense foam seat, carved to fit your tush and upper
thighs.  I'll send along some posts I made earlier on this (and spare
the list the repeat).

To cure my "falling asleep" problem, I had to extend my seat/pad to
mid-thigh.  (In a Pygmy Osprey Std.)  No problem, now, even for 4-hour
stints.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR

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