Re: [Paddlewise] Another way to spill a kayak

Elaine Harmon wrote:

> Hi- won't your footpegs go back any more so you can bend your legs?
>
> Also, I have seen recommended this trick: put something like a long narrow
> drybag, or just a rolled-up anything, under your legs at the knees. Of
> course don't overdo it or you might have a problem wet-exiting (?) e
>

It's not a matter of moving the footpegs, but a matter of cockpit height. The
top of the cockpit is too low to allow my knees to bend enough. I have tried
adding padding to the seat as well, to in effect reduce the "rise" in the
seat front, but found that I end up sitting uncomfortably high in the boat.
It puts my balance off. I have a Sealion, which is supposed to fit larger
paddlers well. I have also paddled several versions of the Looksha line, and
found that they have a higher cockpit, and fit better. I guess I'll just have
to start shopping for another boat, and reserve the Sealion for "guests".
Damn;)!!


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