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Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
By:Ross Leidy
Date: 5/9/2000, 3:21 pm
In Response To: Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ? (Andy Gere)

Andy, I bought a Happy Bottom seat once, but ended-up giving it away. You're right that it's sculpted, but it's not deep and it doesn't have any thigh support. Try rolling-up a towel and placing it in front of your seat to see if some additional support under your thighs helps.

Ross

: I have suffered from the same problem, despite using a nicely sculpted foam
: seat (Happy Bottom Pad). Although I haven't completely solved the problem,
: here are some things that have helped: Try adjusting the seatback and
: footbrace settings. These changes can dramatically alter the way your butt
: is supported by the seat. Also, loosening the straps on your Tevas or
: booties seems to help. Finally, periodically shift in your seat and
: stretch your legs while paddling. Do this before the sleepy feet set in. I
: still get this from time to time, but it's not nearly as bad as it used to
: be.

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loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
Erez -- 5/9/2000, 2:08 am
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
Tony -- 5/10/2000, 9:03 pm
Gel pads and cycling
Brian Nystrom -- 5/11/2000, 12:29 pm
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Erez -- 5/11/2000, 2:18 am
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pete czerpak -- 5/11/2000, 7:33 am
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lee -- 5/10/2000, 9:46 pm
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Ian Johnston -- 5/9/2000, 11:08 pm
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Mike Hanks -- 5/9/2000, 8:17 pm
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lee -- 5/9/2000, 6:46 pm
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David Blodgett -- 5/9/2000, 9:24 pm
Re: Velcro it in place
Mike Hanks -- 5/9/2000, 10:37 pm
Re: Velcro it in place
Erez -- 5/9/2000, 11:52 pm
Re: tethered stuff
lee -- 5/10/2000, 6:55 pm
Re: tethered stuff
Erez -- 5/11/2000, 2:08 am
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
Andy Gere -- 5/9/2000, 3:04 pm
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
Rob Forsell -- 5/11/2000, 9:03 am
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
Ross Leidy -- 5/9/2000, 3:21 pm
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
Erez -- 5/10/2000, 12:11 am
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
Rehd -- 5/9/2000, 10:46 am
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
pete czerpak -- 5/9/2000, 11:50 am
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
Erez -- 5/9/2000, 11:38 pm
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
pete czerpak -- 5/10/2000, 9:05 am
hee haa ! the official name - NBS !
Erez -- 5/11/2000, 1:59 am
Re: hee haa ! the official name - NBS !
pete czerpak -- 5/11/2000, 7:24 am
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 5/9/2000, 8:55 am
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
Erez -- 5/9/2000, 11:31 pm
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
Ross Leidy -- 5/9/2000, 8:41 am
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
Paul Lund -- 5/9/2000, 7:43 am
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
Erez -- 5/9/2000, 11:27 pm
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
Paul Lund -- 5/10/2000, 3:42 am
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - why ?
Erez -- 5/11/2000, 1:50 am
More paddling!
Paul Lund -- 5/11/2000, 8:08 am
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - GATOR BITES?
Rehd -- 5/9/2000, 3:26 am
Re: loss of feet blood circulation - seat design
Shawn B -- 5/9/2000, 11:00 am