I was at a crowded beach yesterday practicing my rolls when my foam foot peg tore off and I had to bail. I emerges as two would be rescuers were coming to my aid. Needless to say I don't want this to happen again, especially when in trouble. The foam has been in for a couple of years and I am debating gluing it back in with 5200 (I originally used hydrogrip) or replacing them with the Yakima style foot pegs that came with the boat but were never installed. They are less comfortable, and will add weight. Any suggestions? cya Bob Denton Aqua-Gulf Transport bdenton_at_aquagulf.com www.aquagulf.com <http://www.aquagulf.com> *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 5/15/00 2:34:02 PM, BDenton_at_aquagulf.com writes: << The foam has been in for a couple of years and I am debating gluing it back in with 5200 (I originally used hydrogrip) or replacing them with the Yakima style foot pegs that came with the boat but were never installed. They are less comfortable, and will add weight. Any suggestions? >> Hi Bob, I wonder if there is a way to combine the two and get both security and comfort. If you mount the Yakima pegs and fabricate a bulkhead style panel (well foamed of course) that can attach to the pegs yet still allow adjustment of the pegs, for winter versus summer footwear, then you might have a workable combination. On the other hand, I could just be having a flashback. Jed *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
One of the "problems" here is that my summer footwear is bare feet and my winter footwear is bare feet, thus comfort is an issue. cu -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of LedJube_at_aol.com Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 2:58 PM To: PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Foam Foot Pegs In a message dated 5/15/00 2:34:02 PM, BDenton_at_aquagulf.com writes: << The foam has been in for a couple of years and I am debating gluing it back in with 5200 (I originally used hydrogrip) or replacing them with the Yakima style foot pegs that came with the boat but were never installed. They are less comfortable, and will add weight. Any suggestions? >> Hi Bob, I wonder if there is a way to combine the two and get both security and comfort. If you mount the Yakima pegs and fabricate a bulkhead style panel (well foamed of course) that can attach to the pegs yet still allow adjustment of the pegs, for winter versus summer footwear, then you might have a workable combination. On the other hand, I could just be having a flashback. Jed *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Hi Bob, I've never tried this so take it as what it is: a totally unproven, not especially well thought out idea. You could shape your minicell bulkhead pads (I'm assuming they are fairly thick 3" or so) and then rout out an area an inch deep or so that could accommodate a backing plate of thin aluminum and through-bolt as well as 5200 the whole assembly. After the assembly is in place you could glue in a piece of foam to cover the nuts and protect your feet. Just a thought. Cheers, Rob Cookson, "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" Benjamin Franklin > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Bob Denton > > > I was at a crowded beach yesterday practicing my rolls when my foam foot > peg tore off and I had to bail. I emerges as two would be rescuers were > coming to my aid. Needless to say I don't want this to happen again, > especially when in trouble. > > The foam has been in for a couple of years and I am debating > gluing it back > in with 5200 (I originally used hydrogrip) or replacing them with > the Yakima > style foot pegs that came with the boat but were never installed. They are > less comfortable, and will add weight. > > Any suggestions? > > cya > > > Bob Denton > Aqua-Gulf Transport > bdenton_at_aquagulf.com > www.aquagulf.com <http://www.aquagulf.com> > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Bob wrote, "I was at a crowded beach yesterday practicing my rolls when my foam foot peg tore off and I had to bail. ..... The foam has been in for a couple of years and I am debating gluing it back in with 5200 (I originally used hydrogrip) ..... Any suggestions?" Assuming you'd glued these footpegs to the sides of the hull, Bob, have you considered making a full minicell foam plug and wedging it up against the bulkhead? That's how I've been paddling my Pintail since it was new (in '91) and I just replaced the plug for the first time --- "rebuilt" is a more appropriate term, 'cause I was able to recycle a lot of the original material --- this past week when I remounted my foot pump in a better position and solidly on the bulkhead, as well. Friction keeps it in just fine, even swamped, so "5200-forever" is not a problem. Just remember to add pullout straps of webbing to the critter so you can get it out when you want. Incredibly comfortable way to paddle, and it's that much less water to pump out. Built all the same features into the North Bay when I finished it off. Wonderfully comfortable! Jack Martin *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Bob Denton writes, RE: a foam block he's been using as a footbrace (and which tore loose recently) - "The foam has been in for a couple of years and I am debating gluing it back in with 5200 (I originally used hydrogrip) or replacing them with the Yakima style foot pegs that came with the boat...." For my own use I favor the Yakima braces, but ..... My limited experience with 5200 suggests that once it's set it is essentially impossible to remove it, or to break its bond, no matter what. OTOH - the foam could eventually wear out right next to the bond. If the foam fits well and is in good condition (3 inch foam, right??) it should be very secure *at the joint* if 5200 is used. Also - the above assumes that the "footpegs" are really a full bulkhead of 3" minicell foam. If the foam is to be placed against an already existing watertight glass or plastic bulkhead, Jack Martin's idea of looping a strap through it so it can be removed, is a good one. Of course, to avoid foot entrapment, don't connect the two sides of the strap!! Bill Hansen Ithaca NY *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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