Re: [Paddlewise] Foam and Back band Outfitting

Doug wrote:
>Now I just paddle a lot and do back exercises at the gym, and don't >need
any back support whatsoever. <snip> I can also more easily
>adjust trim by sliding back or forward a bit - something not entirely
>possible with an arbitrary preset-distance back support. I do have a
>slanted, wrap-around aft bulkhead that is padded with 1/4 inch foam,
>such that if I lean back, I can get a modicum of support for rest
>breaks <snipsnip>

====Interesting!  But I find that I use the back band to help me press
firmly against the foot pegs, for example when sprinting with the forward
stroke, or when sweeping.  Doug, how do you compensate for the absence of
the back support when you need to "stand on the pegs?"

    Bob V

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