: Dave: Thanks for the building description and the photo. A couple of
: questions: 1.) How much mini cell did you use?
: 2.) Did you make the backband in the photo? It appears you added mini cell to
: a wood backing?

: grant

Grant,

I used 3” thick 12” x 12”mini cell purchased at the local kayak shop. You can also purchase it from

http://johnrsweet.com/index.html

it is not cheap! 12” x12” is not big enough, Longer for more thigh support is better and wider would also be good depending on your cockpit and butt width. Read

http://www.kayakfit.com/

for a how to description.

The back band is two pieces of 1/8” plywood bent and glued over a radiused jig. The same one I used to bend the deck beam. and covered with ¼” minicell.

Dave