: A backband is designed to support your hips against the pressure you put on
: the footpegs. It's not meant to support your back. In that regard, it
: should probably be called a "hip band". Back bands that protrude
: above the cockpit coaming will interfere with rolling and can be a real
: hassle when performing re-entries (you get tangled up in it or end up
: sitting on it after re-entering the boat). If you paddle with proper torso
: rotation, a high back band may cause chafing of the skin on your back.
: What you have sounds more like a backrest for a canoe seat than a kayak
: backband. If it works for you, great, but be aware of these potential
: problems.

Brian, You hit the nail on the head. Until I installed a Bomber Gear backband and lowered it well below the coaming I had all the problems you mentioned. I no longer lean back like a lounge chair. The backband supports the lower back-hips during each foot push. I can paddle for hours without the back pain I used to endure.

Larry C.