I cut the seat out within a day of getting the new boat. It lightens it up and is much more comfortable to use foam. I purchased the pre-made foam seat with the side pads (+-$30) and the perception hip pads (actually I traced my original pair and copied them) I attach the backband (a replacement) using scuba belt webbing and a SS bolt , nut and fender washer. Then I glued in the hip pads in place and the seat , with it's own hip pads removed, fits perfectly under the hip pads. It can slide in and out for trimming and is removed easily for drying and storage. The backband is adjusted using a scuba belt buckle, light weight, strong and rustproof. cya >>> Since I've purchased the Nordkapp, I've found a few things that I don't like about it. The seat is uncomfortable, feels like a bicycle seat - it's going to get ripped out soon. I don't like the skeg adjustment mechanism, mine has the cleated line, not the slider. I don't like having to reach back to uncleat the line and it is difficult to set properly. I've been shown solutions that I intend to implement soon. Everything else about the boat is great!! *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Mar 12 1999 - 07:54:26 PST
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