Re: [Paddlewise] Cockpit size

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_home.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 09:31:53 -0500
From: "Gabriel L Romeu" <romeug_at_erols.com>


> Important to not the various incarnations of velcro out there.  The
> usual sewing stuff wears rather quickly and has a poor grip  I have also
> gotten 2" stuff from marine supply stores quite superior to this more
> common type.  A combination of wedging and good velcro seems to hold
> outfitting quite well.  Seems a very few can fit my boat with my hip
> pads unless they were removable.

I'll second that.  I've used 50mm industrial Velcro (Home Depot) to hold
my removable hip pads in and they don't budge.  Note that hip pads take
a lot of abuse on entry/exit etc.  On the other hand, the glued-in pads in 
my WW kayak are now peeling off.

I'd expect that a _substantial_ amount of industrial or marine Velcro will
hold a seat in well.  One thing I'd also consider is a Velcro/webbing strap
arrangement through a hull mounted tie-down to provide a backup.

Mike

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