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Re: "Big Butts Up The River..."
By:Shawn B
Date: 5/11/2000, 10:35 am
In Response To: Re: "Big Butts Up The River..." (Hank)

I think it totally depends on your paddling skill and your boat's design. If you really want to be able to apply "Body English" to the boat, a higher seat may actually be a benefit--it would definitely make rolling easier.

: Hi Larry,

: Some kayak designs are more sensitive than others - try to get you butt as
: close to the bottom as possible, 1 1/2" is quite high.

: Hank

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"Big Butts Up The River..."
James Neely -- 5/10/2000, 9:35 pm
Re: "Big Butts Up The River..."
pete czerpak -- 5/12/2000, 8:01 am
Re: "Big Butts Up The River..."
Bill Pendlebury -- 5/11/2000, 7:48 am
Re: "Big Butts Up The River..."
Ray, Port Angeles -- 5/10/2000, 11:21 pm
Re: "Big Butts Up The River..."
Larry Thompson -- 5/10/2000, 10:52 pm
Re: "Big Butts Up The River..."
Hank -- 5/11/2000, 9:07 am
Re: "Big Butts Up The River..."
Shawn B -- 5/11/2000, 10:35 am
hmmm.... how about...
David Blodgett -- 5/10/2000, 10:08 pm
Re: hmmm.... how about...
James Neely -- 5/10/2000, 10:54 pm
Re: custom fitting
Shawn B -- 5/11/2000, 11:15 am
Re: custom fitting
David Blodgett -- 5/11/2000, 2:51 pm
Re: hmmm.... how about...
lee -- 5/10/2000, 11:07 pm