: I just finished my new boat, a Guillemont and have had it out for four short
: paddles. I have a happy bottom seat, a regular backband, and keepers
: footbraces. I cannot get comfortable. My feet always are falling asleep,
: and my legs and butt are real uncomfortable.

Check out the thread about seat designs at http://www.kayakforum.com/cgi-bin/Building/index.cgi?read=43623 Rehd had some information re ideal seat angles. About the same time as this thread there were a couple other discussions about making your own custom fit seats. Sounds to me like you don't have enough support for your thighs. Also, check out Spidey's web pages on building a seat - step by step instructions, pictures, the whole nine yards.