Pete,

I've purchased minicell foam from both Chesapeake Light Craft (www.clcboats.com) and John R Sweet (www.johnrsweet.com). CLC has 3" and JR Sweet has both 3 and 4". JR Sweet sells some industrial contact cement that REALLY WORKS GREAT - but don't inhale!

Here is a site that talks a little bit about cockpit outfitting: http://www.isomedia.com/homes/gadfly/kayak2.htm Also check this inspiring seat w/ thigh bracing that Joe Greenley makes: www.redfishkayak.com/seating.htm.

Carving the stuff is no fun at all because it makes a nasty mess - but the results are excellent.

Good luck, PC
: I recently completed a pygmy coho and it turned out great. A friend is
: teaching me to roll and I dont fit the boat well. (too loose). I installed
: pygmys thigh braces but they are too small and my hips are too narrow for
: the fit I have laterally with 3/4 in. of foam. My friends white water
: kayak has a large molded thigh brace section that holds you very well. I
: am lookig for sources of materials or inserts or whatever to improve my
: fit. I live in northwest ohio. Thanks. pete wilson