Re: [baidarka] sling seats


Subject: Re: [baidarka] sling seats
From: Mitchell James (redcedar1@mac.com)
Date: Thu Mar 30 2006 - 21:31:33 EST


Paul, I would be afraid of any looseness in the fit between my butt/
hips and the hull. I use that for balance, I think we all do. I know
if my Thermarest pillow has too much air in it, I lose some control.

i also think a sling would retard blood return, causing legs to fall
asleep.

On Mar 30, 2006, at 5:18 PM, Paul Montgomery wrote:

> Does anyone here have experience with a 'sling seat'? That is, a
> seat made from fabric that would hang from the combing and/or
> gunwale. It seems to me that it could be a comfortable way to go.
>
> Paul Montgomery
> paul@paddleandoar.com
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