boat fitting for a newbie
 

My boat is too big for me. If I start adding foam how do I know when
I've added the right amount? How bowlegged should my posture be?
Thanks.

boat fitting for a newbie
 

Davej wrote:
My boat is too big for me. If I start adding foam how do I know when
I've added the right amount? How bowlegged should my posture be?
Thanks.

When you can control the boat, you've padded it out enough.

boat fitting for a newbie
 

"Davej" wrote...
My boat is too big for me. If I start adding foam how do I know when
I've added the right amount? How bowlegged should my posture be?

You want your knees comfortably "wedged" under the cockpit rail. You will
likely have to adjust the foot braces as well as the foam under the rail.

When you can easily rock the boat back & forth with your knees while your upper
body stays vertical, you're there.

boat fitting for a newbie
 

John Weiss wrote:
"Davej" wrote...
My boat is too big for me. If I start adding foam how do I know when
I've added the right amount? How bowlegged should my posture be?

You want your knees comfortably "wedged" under the cockpit rail. You will
likely have to adjust the foot braces as well as the foam under the rail.

When you can easily rock the boat back & forth with your knees while your upper
body stays vertical, you're there.

Well if I shorten up the pedals more and more my legs get situated more
and more bowlegged which puts them more securely under the thigh pads.
The thigh pads do not look adjustable. I'm just not sure I want to be
or should be locking myself into a bowlegged position. Thanks.

boat fitting for a newbie
 

"Davej" wrote...

You want your knees comfortably "wedged" under the cockpit rail. You will
likely have to adjust the foot braces as well as the foam under the rail.

When you can easily rock the boat back & forth with your knees while your
upper
body stays vertical, you're there.

Well if I shorten up the pedals more and more my legs get situated more
and more bowlegged which puts them more securely under the thigh pads.
The thigh pads do not look adjustable. I'm just not sure I want to be
or should be locking myself into a bowlegged position. Thanks.

A lot depends on the relative size of the boat and you. If you are small, and
the boat is built for a bigger person (or the cockpit is unusually wide), you
may benefit from more foam.

Your knees need to be spread somewhat so you can control the boat. You can try
moving the foot braces back, and see how comfortable the resulting position is.
If you feel too bowlegged, add some more foam to bring your knees down & in a
bit. A knowledgeable friend on site will be helpful, too.

boat fitting for a newbie
 

Might get some good ideas he http://www.kayakfit.com/

For touring, I vote for snug, but not tight. For WW, tighter than that.

Have yu considered a smallber boat instead?

Steve

Davej wrote:
My boat is too big for me. If I start adding foam how do I know when
I've added the right amount? How bowlegged should my posture be?
Thanks.