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Re: footrest/pedals
By:Don Beale
Date: 12/7/2000, 9:20 pm
In Response To: Re: footrest/pedals (Ken Sutherland)

That is me. It works quite well. If I could post a pic I would, but I dont have one. I did it with an extra mounting peice of wood, placed about 6" in front of the track. Then, with a jam cleat mounted to that and the brace on the track per Nicks plan except without the hooks, it is completely adjustable.

I would recommend simply extending the track out and making it all one assembly rather than a seperate mounting block. This would keep the brace from coming out unless the cleat were removed. It would also make installation easier. I'll see about borrowing the camera and getting a picture to you if you like. It is a very comfortable brace.

: Kelly,

: If I'm not mistaken someone on this board was experimenting with using a jam
: cleat and rope, rather than the hooks to position Eric and Nicks style
: footbraces. Seems like it might be a nice way to go, easily adjustable and
: no hooks to get caught up on. I'm going to try it if I ever get to that
: stage.
: Working on the kayak occasionally and chasing young kids around (more chasing
: than kayak building).
: Good Luck

: Ken

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footrest/pedals
Chris Wright -- 11/28/2000, 11:00 pm
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Jason Given -- 11/29/2000, 3:16 pm
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Brian Nystrom -- 11/29/2000, 3:59 pm
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Mark P -- 11/29/2000, 11:59 am
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peter czerpak -- 11/29/2000, 8:08 am
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Eric Schade (shearwater boats) -- 11/29/2000, 5:57 pm
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Kelly Trehearne -- 11/30/2000, 11:38 am
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Ken Sutherland -- 12/7/2000, 8:11 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/8/2000, 9:53 am
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Don Beale -- 12/7/2000, 9:20 pm
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Kelly Trehearne -- 12/8/2000, 8:12 am
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Eric Schade (shearwater boats) -- 11/30/2000, 5:47 pm
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Larry C. -- 11/29/2000, 7:37 pm
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Michael Brokenshire -- 11/29/2000, 5:50 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 11/30/2000, 9:17 am
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Michael Brokenshire -- 11/29/2000, 5:53 am
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Brian Nystrom -- 11/29/2000, 12:33 pm