No, that's not a brand name in the title line, but there's really no reason not to properly fit a kayak with an anatomically correct/unique set of seat/pads. If you're in the Bay Area, there are a few good sources of closed cell foam. WARNING: not all foams are created equal. Some are too hard, some too soft and some juuuuust right. One source for good foam is the kayak outfitter that specializes in All Things British. It's located on the Peninsula, and it's got an alliterative name (like Kayaks and Kiwifruit, or Paddles and Prostates, something like that) They've got The Good Stuff, and they're v. helpful. Then, take a look at this website: http://kayakfit.com/ or, better yet, go through recent archives at the Guillemot Kayak Builders' bulletin board: http://www.kayakforum.com/cgi-bin/Building/index.cgi There was a most extensive discussion about gluteal nirvana there quite recently. Once you're done, you'll know it. The boat will handle better, and you'll be comfortable for long periods. Tip: thigh support is important! Make your seat long enough. Also, mounting it with marine velcro allows you to trim your boat a bit by moving your bulk. Be sure to mount the velcro the right way: sand tends to accumulate in the feltish side, so it's best afixed to the seat cushion, hooky side on the hull. (Feltish? Hooky?) Best of luck, Mark _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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