: Home Made foot braces.

: Hi guys,

: I'm starting to build up the foot brace as described in Nick's Book. I'm
: wondering if there is any merit in making two side braces instead of the
: single center brace.

: I'm not an experinced kayaker (yet) so I'd appreciate the input.

Myrl,
I think you will find the Schade foot rest quite comfortable, and certainly worth the effort to build.
It may not feel as secure as pegs for rolling or bracing.
I made one and it was a little wobbly at first. I re-made the foot panels to fit the boat cavity more snug and added a thin layer of foam . Its much better now.
Perhaps someone with more expertise will wade in on the issue of which is better?
Anyway Myrl you know this won't be your last boat so you'll have at least one of each type. Ho Ho Ho

Terry