I would like to put some padding on the floor of the kayak. This padding would essentially go under the heels of my feet. Most foam products will get waterlogged. What should I use? Thoughts? --------------------------------------------------------------- Please limit all email attachments sent to this address to a maximum of 0.5MB. All email attachments that are larger then 0.5MB will automatically be deleted. --------------------------------------------------------------- ICQ: 262152266, AIM: GlamourpetsD, MSN: [my email address], Yahoo Messenger: glamourpets --------------------------------------------------------------- ____________________________________________________________________________________ Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.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/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 6/27/2007 6:51:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, glamourpets_at_yahoo.com writes: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net What you want is called "closed cell" foam. It doesn't get waterlogged. It is often used to fit out kayaks, particularly white water boats, so you should be able to find it at a store that caters to that crowd. It comes in a variety of thicknesses. I'm not sure what you should use to fasten it to the floor of the kayak. I'd probably try marine goop first. Mark Goff Hampden, Maine ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.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/ ***************************************************************************
Goffma_at_aol.com wrote: I'd probably try marine goop first. That's overkill. Weldwood contact cement in the red can will do fine. -- Steve Cramer Athens, GA http://www.savvypaddler.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/ ***************************************************************************
Goffma_at_aol.com wrote: >What you want is called "closed cell" foam. It doesn't get waterlogged. It >is often used to fit out kayaks, particularly white water boats, so you >should be able to find it at a store that caters to that crowd... The 'skins' from a closed cell foam block works even better: http://kayakoutfitting.com/details.php?pageID=2.1 (bottom of page) They have a tough upper surface that stands up to wear better than unprotected closed-cell foam foam. Brian *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I too would be interested in what others are doing. i've taped "mouse pads to the kayak floor or used my broad brimed canvas hat. Not ideal. Looking for suggestions too. john Derek <glamourpets_at_yahoo.com> wrote: I would like to put some padding on the floor of the kayak. This padding would essentially go under the heels of my feet. Most foam products will get waterlogged. What should I use? Thoughts? --------------------------------------------------------------- Please limit all email attachments sent to this address to a maximum of 0.5MB. All email attachments that are larger then 0.5MB will automatically be deleted. --------------------------------------------------------------- ICQ: 262152266, AIM: GlamourpetsD, MSN: [my email address], Yahoo Messenger: glamourpets --------------------------------------------------------------- ____________________________________________________________________________________ Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/ --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I have 1/2" closed cell foam slightly trapeziodal rectangles (some are nominally 9"x9", some 12" x9") marine gooped to the floor of all my boats -- I have severe heel problems, and this helps, but isn't a complete solution. Derek <glamourpets_at_yahoo.com> wrote: I would like to put some padding on the floor of the kayak. This padding would essentially go under the heels of my feet. Most foam products will get waterlogged. What should I use? Thoughts? *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
A friend who recently completed the Everglades Challenge for the fourth time uses a full length Thermarest pad as a continuous seatback, seat, thigh cushion, heal pad and spiritual wellness center. It looks a bit goofy but he is the most content paddler I know. Jim et al *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I considered this, but was warned by the salesrep that the pad would become water-logged. It is an interesting idea. One challenge in kayak tripping is finding enough space for all your gear. Making your mattress double as a cushion would save space and add comfort. --- James Farrelly <JFarrelly5_at_comcast.net> wrote: > A friend who recently completed the Everglades > Challenge for the > fourth time uses a full length Thermarest pad as a > continuous > seatback, seat, thigh cushion, heal pad and > spiritual wellness > center. It looks a bit goofy but he is the most > content paddler I know. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Thin or medium thickness minicell pads. Won't absorb water. Bevel the edges to make it last longer. G *************************************************************************** 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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