RE: [Paddlewise] Tempest and Chatham outfitting (was: Seaward outfitting)

From: Carey Parks <cparks_at_fuse.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2003 19:31:59 -0400
>Unfortunately the outfitting is not available except with new boats.
>
>Wilderness Systems has a few animated pictures and a writeup online
>http://www.wildernesssystems.com/kayaks/phase3.php
>--
>  Kirk Olsen

Yes Kirk, it is unfortunate they don't offer them after market. We were
lucky enough to buy new Cape Horn's last month, and they have the Phase 3
seats. They are nice. Nice to be able to materially change the contact
points with the boat.  Two hours without getting out has been our max so
far, but I didn't feel cramped or sore at that point.

One thing to consider - the seat back makes re-entry from the water a little
tougher as it flops down where you want to sit. Perhaps a bungie would allow
it to pop back up as you rotate your butt into the seat. Layback rolls are a
bit harder too. But perhaps it's a good trade-off for the comfort it brings.
Gotta work on some other rolls I guess. If only I could lower the seat back
without popping the spray skirt.

Maybe when I build my stripper I'll rig it so the same seat can be used.




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