Re: [Paddlewise] legs fall asleep

Actually, maybe you shouldn't "spare the list the repeat."  I'll bet
there are others besides me who would be glad to see the repeats.  I've
been thinking of doing just that with my kayak, because I've been having
the same problem.

On Mon, 12 Oct 1998 20:00:47 -0700 Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>
writes:
>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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