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Re: Outfitting
By:Brian Nystrom
Date: 6/28/2000, 2:57 pm
In Response To: Outfitting (Dwight)

: I'm ready to purchase seat and foot rest materials for my Guillemot Single.
: Can anyone give me information on what seems to work well for the
: Guillemot and where I can purchase?

Kajak Sport makes some really nice foot pedals that are large and pivot for comfort. http://www.gokajaksport.com/

The general consensus is that the most comfortable seats are carved from minicell foam to the contours of your backside. You can also make a custom fiberglass seat, if you're so inclined. A good source for various types of foam product is Kayak Outfitting. http://www.kayakoutfitting.com/

I prefer padded nylon back bands to other types. I have a Rapid Pulse back band in my current boat, but there are many similar products on the market. http://www.rapid-pulse.com/

Messages In This Thread

Outfitting
Dwight -- 6/28/2000, 1:03 pm
Re: backrest *Pic*
Dean Trexel -- 6/29/2000, 11:32 am
Uh, Dean...
Brian Nystrom -- 6/29/2000, 1:31 pm
Re: oh, details...
Dean Trexel -- 6/29/2000, 1:40 pm
Re: Outfitting
Dean Trexel -- 6/28/2000, 4:16 pm
Rapid Pulse back band setup
Brian Nystrom -- 6/29/2000, 1:44 pm
interesting paddle float location
mike allen ---> -- 6/29/2000, 2:06 pm
Clarification
Brian Nystrom -- 6/29/2000, 2:52 pm
Another Idea
mike allen ---> -- 6/29/2000, 4:40 pm
Re: Another Idea
Dean Trexel -- 6/29/2000, 7:52 pm
Re: Another Idea
Brian Nystrom -- 6/29/2000, 5:21 pm
Re: Another Idea
mike allen ---> -- 6/29/2000, 5:40 pm
Good Ideas
mike allen ---> -- 6/29/2000, 4:12 pm
Re: backrest as paddle float
Dean Trexel -- 6/29/2000, 2:41 pm
Good point
Brian Nystrom -- 6/29/2000, 5:15 pm
Re: Outfitting
Shawn B -- 6/29/2000, 10:41 am
Re: Outfitting
garth -- 6/30/2000, 7:47 pm
Re: Outfitting
Jay Babina -- 6/29/2000, 10:15 am
Re: Outfitting
Jack Martin -- 6/29/2000, 6:28 am
Re: Outfitting
Vernon Lowery -- 6/28/2000, 5:04 pm
Re: Outfitting
Brian Nystrom -- 6/28/2000, 2:57 pm
Re: Outfitting
Gary B. -- 7/1/2000, 2:09 am