: Hi all,

: I am about to embark on my first SOF kayak (Yost's Sea Cruiser, but in wood).
: Thanks to David from Tassie for all his help so far!

: One question I have is about feet placement/supprt. I understand the timber
: floor insert to sit on, but do your feet then just sit on the fabric
: floor, or against the chines?

: I tend to use my feet when paddling (for torso twist in the stroke) but may
: have to modify this for SOF paddling. What do others do? Insert longer
: floors, padding of some sort, footbraces, etc?

: Interestedin ideas and what others do.

: Thanks,
: Darren
: Melbourne, Australia

On my Yost boats I rest my feet against the bulkhead or just pad it so I can (minicell foam). I use extended floorboards (footboards?) that are somewhat narrower for my feet to sit on rather than deforming the bottom shape with my heels.

Bill H.