: Hi all,
: With the many questions on reinforcing the aft deck of kayaks so the don't
: break when we sit on them, I pose the question: Why sit on the after deck
: when getting into the kayak?

: My technique is to support my weight with my arms with my hands on the
: gunwales as I get into kayaks, SoF or Hardshell.

: Curious,
: Mike Savage

Hi Mike,

Well...depends on the cockpit shape, with an ocean cockpit you almost have to sit for a second or so on the rear deck so you can slide your feet under the foredeck.

With a keyhole cockpit you can just sit in the cockpit and not get near the rear deck.

Bill H.
: South West Cork