Re: [Paddlewise] Question regarding WW kayaks for bigger people??

Hey Saul:

The "S" in Pirouette S stands for "small".  At 200lbs, you are far too heavy
for the boat to perform well, even if you could wedge your feet in it.  Yes,
different boats are made for folks of your weight and even heavier.  To get an
idea of what is out there, you might wish to visit  a few manufacturers' pages,
such as the Perception page.  Finally, no, there is nothing you can do to
increase the foot space in your boat other than carve out the centre pillar
where your heels fit.  I suggest, however, that you unload the S and pick up
something more appropriate to your weight, for matching your boat with your
weight is very important if you wish to enjoy ww to the fullest.

Cheers,
Richard Culpeper
www.geocities.com/~culpeper

Saul Kinderis wrote:

> I recently bought a nice used Perception Pirouette S from another
> paddlewiser. The boat is fun to play in, but I seem to have a bit of a
> problem with fit. I have moved the foot braces all the way forward and
> trimmed down the foam on the backrest, so I fit OK.
>
> The problem is that their isn't enough clearance between the top and the
> bottom of the boat to allow my feet to fit very well (I gave up on the idea
> of shoes fitting at all). Even in bare feet I have to leave my feet jammed
> in at a weird angle and it isn't very comfortable.
>
> I'm not all that big at 6'2", 200lbs, size 11 feet, but my inseam is 38"
> which means it's about 47-48" from the back of my butt to my heel.
>
> Does anyone have suggestions other than trimming my feet to size 8?
>
> Is it feasible to put in a taller center "post" on this type of boat?
>
> Are there other WW boats more suited to larger paddlers?
>
> Thanks in advance - Saul
>
> Saul Kinderis
> saul_at_isomedia,com
> My new web page is at:  http://www.isomedia.com/homes/saul
> (425)402-3426
> POB 2221, Bothell, WA, 98041
>
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