RE: [Paddlewise] Tired Back

  I've had my Ascente for 4 or 5 years and have finally decided that the
entire seating arrangement needs to be reconfigured (some folks find me
patient to a fault).  The seat/paddlefloat cushion is a neat idea, but
doesn't really give a lot of comfort or good fit so a new minicell seat is
planned (if I can find some minicell here in Juneau).  I'm removing the seat
back (too tall) and replacing it with a simple back band.  Some custom thigh
pads should round things out.  I'm fairly small (5'7" and 150lbs) and the
Ascente cockpit never seemed to fit quite right.  Hopefully the refit will
take care of some of the similar discomfort that I've experienced also.
Will post results when the project is completed.

Dave Seng
Juneau, Alaska

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Grant A. Thompson [mailto:gathompson_at_bc.sympatico.ca]
> Sent: Friday, June 25, 1999 7:06 AM
> To: 'paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net'
> Subject: [Paddlewise] Tired Back
> 
> 
> I am paddling a Seaward Ascente.  After 1 1/2 hours my lower 
> back tires out and becomes quite sore.  I am looking for 
> ideas on how to minimize this. This might include:
> 1. Adjusting the back rest/seating position
> 2. Adding padding
> 3. Paddling more often
> 4. More stretching/exercising.
> 
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