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Re: Seeking: Back band or backrest ideas *Pic*
By:Etienne Muller
Date: 6/19/2008, 10:30 am

: Whatever about rolling and laybacks etc. If you are wanting some comfort like
: me then there is no real substitute for Joe Greenley's custom made seats
: http://redfishkayaks.com

: Pic below

Otherwise a system that has served me very well over the years is pictured below. The back rest is cut from a left over bit of cockpit cutout and padded with camping mat foam.

It is attached to the bulkhead with a rubber windsurfing universal joint. This allows it to take up whatever angle your back naturally likes.

Et

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Seeking: Back band or backrest ideas
Kudzu -- 6/17/2008, 2:01 pm
Re: Seeking: Back band or backrest ideas *LINK* *Pic*
Etienne Muller -- 6/19/2008, 10:26 am
Re: Seeking: Back band or backrest ideas *Pic*
Etienne Muller -- 6/19/2008, 10:30 am
Re: Seeking: Back band or backrest ideas *Pic*
Bryan Hansel -- 6/18/2008, 11:17 pm
Re: Seeking: Back band or backrest ideas
Kudzu -- 6/19/2008, 8:06 am
Re: Seeking: Back band or backrest ideas *LINK*
Holmes -- 6/18/2008, 7:08 pm
Re: Seeking: Back band or backrest ideas
Kurt Maurer -- 6/18/2008, 8:56 pm
The simplest of seats *LINK*
Tommy -- 6/17/2008, 4:55 pm
Re: Seeking: Back band or backrest ideas *LINK*
Brad Shook -- 6/17/2008, 3:39 pm
Re: Seeking: Back band or backrest ideas *LINK* *Pic*
Dave Houser -- 6/17/2008, 3:32 pm