Re: [Paddlewise] Cockpit size

From: Steve Cramer <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 09:38:47 -0500
Doug Lloyd wrote:
> 
> You can also fabricate your own thigh brace extensions using a
> curved form with lots of cloth and glass, and epoxy it into place after,
> then pad out. 

If you paddle a plastic boat, it's fairly easy to add thigh hooks from a
WW boat. Add foam to suit. I removed the original thigh braces from my
Sea Lion and installed ones from a Pirouette. Also installed some Dagger
thigh braces into a friend's Narpa. Much more secure for busy water and
rolls. 

-- 
Steve Cramer
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