> I have the hip/knee brace kit from pygmy, I also picked up the
> velcro/strap on pocket with the adjustable foam inserts.

> Part of me is still a little nervous to glue on customizations, on the off
> chance I end up loaning out the kayak. Also, I've been trying to decide if
> it was better/easier to attach to the vertical brace, or the curved back
> band that attaches to that, plus attaching in such a way to allow removal
> of the backband if needed for repairs or cleaning. For the pocket of
> adjustable foam panels, some have a decided curve on the top side, I'm
> trying to decide how much top curve is desirable to hold my hips in place
> and how much is too much and either uncomfortable or making a wet exit
> harder.

> So it sounds like there is some interest in a get together, either south
> kitsap county or tacoma. If I can clear the project car out of the barn,
> there might be some workspace, or if there are other suggestions for a
> meeting location, I'm open.

> I've been launching either at the small beach at the High Tide tavern, The
> crumbling boat ramp near Annapolis pier, or at the tidal basin and boat
> ramp by Al's market, though not much paddling this winter.

> I've seriously thought about the saran wrap and expanding foam, though it
> would be nice to have some spare bodies to help pull human out of the
> kayak once the foam sets.

> dave

I've got quite a bit of space in my basement/garage. I'm currently fiddling with 3 kayaks all at once. If we do it before I set up the strongback for my wife's Spring Run, then we'd have plenty of room. It is a 1000 sq/ft basement with a garage door. It is cluttered with misc. tools and an MG, but there is plenty of room to work on the cockpits of a few kayaks. The closest lauch site is about a mile away on Commencement Bay.

I'm also willing to travel elsewhere if there is a better location.

Mike