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Re: Seat Angle
By:Dave Houser
Date: 3/27/2001, 8:31 pm
In Response To: Re: My Perfect Impression (Rehd)

: Sounds like an interesting method and since it seems to have worked, and you
: are comfy with it, can you tell me approx. what the seat and backrest
: angles are? I would like to know at what angles ( from horizontal and/or
: vertical )your seat fits properly and comfortably. Thanks

: Rehd

The angle on my seat is rather hard to measure because its all curved surfaces. It max'es out at 5 degrees in front fo the dimples. I'm sure the angle sould vary from paddler to paddler and from boat to boat, i.e. low decks and straight knees would require a lower angle.

My backrest is hung on slings and conforms to any angle my back happens to be.

Messages In This Thread

Proper Seat Arrangement... ? *Pic*
Rehd -- 3/26/2001, 3:20 am
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Tom Kurth -- 3/27/2001, 10:17 pm
Re: Numbness solutions
Mike Hanks -- 3/28/2001, 11:13 am
Re: Proper Seat Arrangement... ?
Pete Rudie -- 3/26/2001, 11:25 am
Re: Proper Seat Arrangement... ?
David Barrett -- 3/28/2001, 1:41 am
Re: Proper Seat Arrangement... ?
Rehd -- 3/28/2001, 12:14 pm
Re: Proper Seat Arrangement... ?
Rehd -- 3/27/2001, 2:36 am
Re: My Perfect Impression
Dave Houser -- 3/27/2001, 1:31 am
Re: My Perfect Impression
Rehd -- 3/27/2001, 2:30 am
Re: Seat Angle
Dave Houser -- 3/27/2001, 8:31 pm