John Waddington wrote: > > I have a Chesapeake 16 which I really like and am building a Guillemot > which I hope to complete this spring. I got the seat for the Chesapeake > from a friend who manufactures kayaks and has a seat mold. I like the > seat because it has a back attached and the back's tilt can be changed, > but I have found that if I use this seat several days in a row or really > put on the mileage, my lower back gets sore. This is not a problem I > usually have. I will need a new seat for my new boat. Does anyone who > has back problems have a seat that works for them and could pass on > suggestions? > > Thanks, John Seats are a funny thing. Seats that most people find comfortable may not work for others. Have you tried the seat that Chesapeake offers, the Creature Comfort seat? It gives lots of support all around. You might also be able to alter it or any seat by placing something at your lower back that will give added, push-into-your back support. Experiment with something inflatable or even a stuff sack with some stuff stuffed into it. If that works, then look for some extra cushioning for that spot or get the smallest Thermarest pad (they have all sorts of things described as stadium seats and the like) to place there. Having something that is inflatable means it can be adjusted for times when your lower back is feeling particularly stressed. ralph diaz -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Apr 05 1999 - 05:19:57 PDT
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