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Re: Seeking: Foam seat back
By:Shawn Baker
Date: 8/14/2003, 1:57 pm
In Response To: Seeking: Foam seat back (Terry Hanson)

: I have a carved out mincell foam seat that is very comfy. But I'm not quite
: satisfied with the backrest arrangement.I would like to be able to adjust
: the backrest fore and aft while sitting in the boat.I've mocked up a
: couple of suspended back rests but they seem to ride too low for cruising
: comfort.

If it's low enough for easy layback rolls, it's probably too low to be a good, comfy seat back. Rapid pulse and Bomber Gear both make great, low backbands.

If you concentrate on sitting up while paddling, your posture improves, and your need for big backbands goes away.

: Maybe I'm asking for too much?? But if anyone has some ideas to try out I,d
: sure be keen to have a look!!
: Thanks Terry

Messages In This Thread

Seeking: Foam seat back
Terry Hanson -- 8/14/2003, 12:56 pm
Re: Seeking: Foam seat back
Shawn Baker -- 8/14/2003, 1:57 pm