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Minicell Backrest
By:Todd Fry
Date: 2/18/2001, 10:36 am

Does anyone know how to construct a minicell backrest like the one Redfish Kayaks build? I can't tell from the pictures how it's constructed or what is supporting it. Is it on a glued minicell "pedistal"? Does it rest against the coaming? What keeps it in place during a wet re-entry? I currently have a custom molded fiberglass seat, covered with 1/16" neoprene and minicell carved hipbraces- so I don't have cheekplates to attach a backrest to. While my current seat is VERY comfortable as is, I'm afraid that on longer paddles I might miss a backrest. I suppose I could just buy one of their seats to find out- but half the fun (at least) is building it myself. Thanks!

Todd

Messages In This Thread

Minicell Backrest
Todd Fry -- 2/18/2001, 10:36 am
Re: Minicell Backrest
Pete Rudie -- 2/18/2001, 3:29 pm
Here it is
Dale Frolander -- 2/19/2001, 5:00 am
Re: Thank-you
Todd Fry -- 2/19/2001, 10:59 am
Thanks to Joe Greenley
Dale Frolander -- 2/19/2001, 3:19 pm
Re: Thanks to Joe Greenley
Ken Rasmussen -- 2/22/2001, 1:35 am
Re: Thank-you
Pete Rudie -- 2/19/2001, 11:23 am
Re: Minicell Backrest
Brett and Leslee Onnink -- 2/18/2001, 12:30 pm