Re: [Paddlewise] Back pad

On Sat, 2 Dec 2000, Rob & Laura Campbell wrote:

> Does anyone have a recomendation for a back pad for the seat.  I have a Necky
> Looksha with a hard plastic molded seat.  It is pretty uncomfortable and I
> often slip down in it.  There are many types of back pads on the market, so I
> would like to narrow my choices.  It has to be one that fits with this type of
> seat.

Wayne's suggestion of a back band is a good one. I replaced the seat back
on my Sea Lion (too high, not all that comfortable, comes unfixed during
re-entries) with a Pryanha WW backband. Much better. If you really like
the shape of the seat back, you might think about gluing a layer of closed
cell foam on it, say 1/4", and then perhaps some nylon-faced neoprene over
the foam.  I suggest this partly because of the seat back pads that used
to come with the Sea Lion, which were very insecure, and which I removed
immediately. 

Steve Cramer                     



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