Re: [Paddlewise] folder outfitting

> Feathercraft provides optional hip fits and
> inflatable thigh braces, costly and designed for K1; I don't know if they
> can be used on Kahuna.


Alex,

I have outfitted my Kahuna with the hip-fit kit. Although I do not yet have
a roll, it does provide a much more positive feeling of lateral control
while underway. I also felt the difference immediately when practicing
hip-snaps using a dock. I have also padded the front large crossrib with
foam in order to provide a place for locking the legs. (Also helps prevent
those nasty shin scrapes!) I would like to see Feathercraft offer some sort
of thigh-bracing system.

However, I have a feeling from my experience perfecting the "half roll,"
that one major issue is how not to fall out. I have the "Big Kahuna,"
cockpit and while it makes entry easier, it makes not falling out when
inverted much more difficult. In hindsight, I find myself wishing I had
ordered the normal size cockpit. (If only the length of my legs was
adjustable...)

Jeff
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