[Paddlewise] Subj: Ergonomic Seats

Date:   6/29/00 3:17:01 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From:   wiestn_at_tamug.tamu.edu (Natalie Wiest)

>I've added foam pads and even gel pads on top of that.>

Not endorsing any company nor product, there is a website that might interest 
you www.beachwheelchair.com. Since the primary goal of this website is to 
enable people of disability to enjoy mobility in and near the water, they 
have designed a wheelchair that can be used in the water. I noted in the 
website that they also have cushions for the chairs, which one would imagine 
they would hold up well in the water & since they custom make their products, 
perhaps it would be a resource to check out. You stated you tried the gel 
pads but there is also a product on the market that is called 
Bye-Bye-Decubite. It is stated  to surpass the gel product cushions. 
Dual-Valve, Pediatric & Sports BBD's so a wide selection of bum sizes.... 

There is a magazine out called Sports 'n Spokes that is geared towards people 
of disability however one might note that if the products/ideas in there 
enable us of disability freedom to enjoy sports of all walks of life. A 
products that is available for comfort of folks who are fairly immobile would 
surely ease discomfort with the kayak seats. Having gotten hooked on 
kayaking, I am seriously eyeballing the Sports BBD for when I bring my 
NightHawk home since I have the problem of almostnohineyitis. One could check 
out the medical supply stores, I work in Voc Rehab & we usually find the 
product that makes people comfortable. Good Luck!

Sandi
Vancouver WA

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