Re: [Paddlewise] Footballs hurt

From: Barbara Kossy <bkossy_at_igc.org>
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 07:31:38
Or you could glue closed cell foam to the footpegs.

Barbara, in Moss Beach California, where it's 60 degrees all summer long.
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At 09:29 PM 6/14/99 -0400, Steve Cramer wrote:
>On Mon, 14 Jun 1999, Larry C. wrote:
>
>> When I paddle for more than an hour my footballs really hurt. I paddle a
>> Pygmy Coho with bulkheads and Keepers foot braces and I wear thin water
>> shoes. I have paddled a WW boat that had no foot braces, only a foam
>> bulkhead and it felt very cushy. 
>> 
>> Has anyone ever modified a SK that has foot braces to a bulkhead type
>> foot brace? 
>
>If you really want a WW-type bulkhead to rest your feet on, Dagger or
>Perception would be happy to sell you one. Remove the footpegs, plug the
>holes. Then drill 2 new holes on each side about mid thigh. This is where
>the bulkhead straps anchor. It will be completely adjustable. Stick your
>head inside an Overflow or something and you'll see how it works.
>
>Then again, some thicker shoe soles would be a whole lot easier.
>
>Steve Cramer                     
>Test Scoring & Reporting Services      Sometimes you never can 
>University of Georgia                    always tell what you 
>Athens, GA 30602-5593                      least expect the most.
>
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