donquijote1954 wrote:


You mention the seat, is it really comfortable? I got an Scrambler with
the gray nonabsorbing seat that looks the same as in the Manitou and it
kills my back after a couple of hours. The Manitou's got a much higher
back though.


Took a slow, leisurely 6 hr. paddle today; 10 miles on the North Fork
of the Shenandoah River in Virginia. Put in was at Burnshire Bridge
near Woodstock, VA. Take out was at Buck Hedley low-water bridge. I
paddled 3 mi. past my scheduled take out. Luckily, I met a friend
driving a tractor across the bridge where I ended up, and he gave me a
ride back to my car.

Seat back was comfortable. I had no back pain at all. But, my left
thigh would occasionally cramp. I adjust the foot braces so my thighs
are braced against the sides of the cockpit. In calm water I can
stretch my legs and relax a bit. Also, the cockpit is big enough to
draw my knees up against my chest and exercise the muscles and joints.
It helps a lot. Of course, getting out for an occasional stretch does
wonders.

Here are some pictures:
http://www.user.shentel.net/riburr/p...oah050705.html





--
"This president has destroyed the country, the economy,
the relationship with the rest of the world.
He's a monster in the White House. He should resign."

- Hunter S. Thompson, speaking to an antiwar audience in 2003.

Frederick Burroughs wrote:
donquijote1954 wrote:


You mention the seat, is it really comfortable? I got an Scrambler with
the gray nonabsorbing seat that looks the same as in the Manitou and it
kills my back after a couple of hours. The Manitou's got a much higher
back though.


Took a slow, leisurely 6 hr. paddle today; 10 miles on the North Fork of
the Shenandoah River in Virginia. Put in was at Burnshire Bridge near
Woodstock, VA. Take out was at Buck Hedley low-water bridge. I paddled 3
mi. past my scheduled take out. Luckily, I met a friend driving a
tractor across the bridge where I ended up, and he gave me a ride back
to my car.

Seat back was comfortable. I had no back pain at all. But, my left thigh
would occasionally cramp. I adjust the foot braces so my thighs are
braced against the sides of the cockpit. In calm water I can stretch my
legs and relax a bit. Also, the cockpit is big enough to draw my knees
up against my chest and exercise the muscles and joints. It helps a lot.
Of course, getting out for an occasional stretch does wonders.

Here are some pictures:
http://www.user.shentel.net/riburr/p...oah050705.html







How's the water temp in Virginia. I'm in PA and if not for some work
stuff I would be getting out this week. Oh well, first trip out will
have to wait another week. I think the club has an evening outing on the
Allegheny after work next week. The air temp is supposed to come up this
next week so the water should follow soon enough. Glad to see someone is
getting out.

Yeah, I know some of you paddle if there is a break in the ice but I
will stick to winter hiking and leave the ice water to you guys.

Ken

No Spam wrote:


How's the water temp in Virginia. I'm in PA and if not for some work
stuff I would be getting out this week. Oh well, first trip out will
have to wait another week. I think the club has an evening outing on the
Allegheny after work next week. The air temp is supposed to come up this
next week so the water should follow soon enough. Glad to see someone is
getting out.


Average water temp is probably in the mid to upper 50s F. Air temp
this morning at 7 AM was in the mid-30s, warming to the mid-60s by
noon; we're in a cool spell. It's supposed to be warmer on Sunday.





--
"This president has destroyed the country, the economy,
the relationship with the rest of the world.
He's a monster in the White House. He should resign."

- Hunter S. Thompson, speaking to an antiwar audience in 2003.

Frederick Burroughs wrote:
donquijote1954 wrote:


You mention the seat, is it really comfortable? I got an Scrambler
with
the gray nonabsorbing seat that looks the same as in the Manitou
and it
kills my back after a couple of hours. The Manitou's got a much
higher
back though.


Took a slow, leisurely 6 hr. paddle today; 10 miles on the North Fork

of the Shenandoah River in Virginia. Put in was at Burnshire Bridge
near Woodstock, VA. Take out was at Buck Hedley low-water bridge. I
paddled 3 mi. past my scheduled take out. Luckily, I met a friend
driving a tractor across the bridge where I ended up, and he gave me
a
ride back to my car.

Seat back was comfortable. I had no back pain at all. But, my left
thigh would occasionally cramp. I adjust the foot braces so my thighs

are braced against the sides of the cockpit. In calm water I can
stretch my legs and relax a bit. Also, the cockpit is big enough to
draw my knees up against my chest and exercise the muscles and
joints.
It helps a lot. Of course, getting out for an occasional stretch does

wonders.

Here are some pictures:

http://www.user.shentel.net/riburr/p...oah050705.html

Awesome pictures. Thanks! Nice to hear about the seat.

I don't plan to load it that much, but still concerned about the
capacity of it. Now I'm also considering pro kayaks like the WS Tempest
and Dagger Halifax, both 17'...

donquijote1954 wrote:

Frederick Burroughs wrote:

donquijote1954 wrote:

You mention the seat, is it really comfortable?

Seat back was comfortable. I had no back pain at all. But, my left
thigh would occasionally cramp. I adjust the foot braces so my thighs
are braced against the sides of the cockpit. In calm water I can
stretch my legs and relax a bit. Also, the cockpit is big enough to
draw my knees up against my chest and exercise the muscles and
joints. It helps a lot. Of course, getting out for an occasional

stretch does wonders.

Here are some pictures:

http://www.user.shentel.net/riburr/p...oah050705.html

Awesome pictures. Thanks! Nice to hear about the seat.

I don't plan to load it that much, but still concerned about the
capacity of it. Now I'm also considering pro kayaks like the WS Tempest
and Dagger Halifax, both 17'...


Yeah, I think a 17'er is probably a better fit. I don't do serious
touring. The Manitou is ideal for a day, two at the most, on the
rivers around my home. Both the North and South Fork of the Shenandoah
Rivers are just 10 minutes from my house. I'm on either river within
15 minutes of getting my ass off the couch. Also, both rivers can get
low at times, so I had to factor in a lot of sliding and scraping
(i.e. inexpensive polyethylene). Enjoy your new boat!





--
"This president has destroyed the country, the economy,
the relationship with the rest of the world.
He's a monster in the White House. He should resign."

- Hunter S. Thompson, speaking to an antiwar audience in 2003.