Re: [Paddlewise] Outfitting

It is true the new wave sports have set a new high standard in 
factory fit. I also Like the Perception AMP. the thigh pads that wrap 
around and allow you to wedge foam from underneath for locked in fit.
That said I don't paddle my Sea boat like I do my white water. I 
think the way you outfit your boat is dependent in a large part on 
what you do in it. I can paddle my NDK boat for hours and be quite 
happy. I've padded it out to fit tight but the lack of a truly tight, 
tight fit around my thighs allows me the slight freedom I need. I 
also find playing around with things like a balance brace it's not to 
have your knees stuck in one position. For the same reason I like a 
bulkhead foot brace over pegs but that another can of worms
On my w.w. boat I can still wet exit if need be but when I'm locked 
in, I'm in. That's not to say it hearts but anytime your stuck in one 
way for a long period of time you get sore.

JFF




>  Most factory standard outfitting will at best be a bearable 
>compromise for most users. I therefore prefer "factory standard" 
>cockpit configurations that allow me the easiest means to "custom 
>outfit" to my needs (WITHOUT having to remove a compromise solution 
>first!!).
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