[Paddlewise] Outfitting my cockpit

Help! I am relatively new to kayaking (2 years) and have recently purchased
an entry level boat (Old Town Nantucket). In all the reading I have done
there has been no real discussion on padding in a kayak cockpit. I have seen
lots of different types of pads advertised; i.e., thigh pads, hip pads, seat
pads, etc. I have already modified the seat in my Nantucket so that the back
of the seat does not extend beyond the coaming of my cockpit. I have added
pads to the seat (ethafoam) even leaving an area right down the center of
the seat open for my spine. My dilemma now is how to install or where to
install thigh pads. When I have been out in the past I usually brace myself
in the boat by pressing my knees up against the side/top of the cockpit
edges. MY KNEES CAN'T TAKE IT MUCH MORE! I would appreciate any and all
comments on the topic of how to brace yourself and how to install padding
for such. And anyone with a Nantucket I would really like to hear about how
you have outfitted your boat. Pics are welcome. Thank you and happy
paddling.

Alan Ross


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