> I followed the discussion of trying to kit knee and hip pads/braces. I
> still feel clueless actually trying to figure out shape and placement of
> bits of foam. It also seems like I need an extra pair of hands and eyes to
> measure, fit and double check everything is in place. Especially while in
> the kayak and not able to contort around to see from all angles.

> I live in Port Orchard, WA, there seem to be several other members of the
> BBS in the same area (Olympic Penninsula). Is there a recomendation for
> this area of someone I can visit on site and get help fitting knee and hip
> pads? Or perhaps several of us could get together and help each other
> puzzle this out, measure, fit, and glue/strap as need? If there is
> interest, we'd need to figure out a time, location, list of needed
> materials, etc.

> I'm trying to fit out a Pygmy Coho. There seem to be several pygmy owners
> near by, as well as other types of kayaks being built.

> Either that, or if/when we do a another rendouzous out here, maybe there
> could be a fitting workshop included?

> thanks dave Hi Dave, Well I'm a member of the club having finished my arctic tern a couple of weeks ago too. I purchased from pygmy the knee braces of minicell foam and plywood too. I set up my footbraces in the proper (most comfortable) position. I epoxied the plywood,put the foam in place and carved a comfortable fit for my Knees and thighs and then epoxied the plywood/foam to the underside of the coaming/deck. You just sort of have to feel for the right spot for the brace position you want. I got 3 blocks of minicell foam from pygmy. From one I carved out form fitting hip braces (not tight with some room to spare) with my bandsaw. The knee braces protrude into the cockpit some,but not all that much. I'm 6' and 165. Getting into and out of the cockpit is still fairly easy. I feel I can now get a nice comfortable grip on the boat when I need to. My hip pads are cemented to the plastic seat back and flip up when I flip the seat back up. Walt