Re: [Paddlewise] paddles and seats

>Peter wrote
>2) Yesterday I did a great trip to Anclote Keys (near Tampa, FL) in an
>Eddyline Falcon 18. Such a nice boat! But, as I had noticed before in this
>boat, my legs and feet start getting numb after an hour.

Do the sides of the seat turn up pressing against the sides of the buttocks
and legs? If so that's the problem, where the preasure is. I've sat in what
appeared to be comfortable seats and then found they caused numbing.

If the seat is convex (ridge running fore and aft) rather than concave and
if it is tilted up at the front and if it is long enough, then you might
have comfort. Side pads near the top of the pelvis will give lateral support.

Kayaks should not be sold with seats. These should be bought as a separate
item (included in the cost if that's what you want) and chosen to suit each
customer.

Alex
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Alex (Sandy) Ferguson
Chemistry Department
University of Canterbury
New Zealand
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