: you failed to equip your kayak with the "butt first" feature. you
: know ?..... first the butt, & then squiz your legs into the kayak.
: what a great feature. when it's calm I release the skirt, lean backward
: & put one leg out on the deck, to strech it while I paddle.

And where's the cupholder for your beer?

I like the snug feeling of a small cockpit, but it will be a bit of a detriment when launching into surf...

: The west grinlanders would have done it too if they had spray skirts.

Actually they did -- it was called a 'tuiliq' (pronounced twee-lick, I think.) It was kind of a all-in-one paddle jacket/spray skirt that was hooded and allowed for better freedom of movement than a spray skirt and jacket. Of course they were made of seal skin, not neoprene.

: Home depot often have "A clamps" for $1 .

: Erez