Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Couple of questions for Rapidfire owners
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Kestrel222 |
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Kestrel222 |
518.524.2949. We have two Rapidfires that we've been paddling for many years and love them. I believe Joe still recommends the Werner Kalliste bent paddle that is 230 cm long, but I would ask him since he might recommend something different for you. At the time we bought ours he sold Sqwoosh gel pads, but the seats now come with a pad that sticks on. I forget the brand, but Joe can guide you. Legs are usually bent with knees splayed outward toward the gunwales much like you would in a kayak. This position is much more stable than having your legs positioned straight out. Adjust the foot pegs until you find a position that is comfortable. As far as seats go, my husband likes the medium height seat, but I like the high seat which alleviates back pain. Joe also sells different height seats that fit over the existing seat to raise the height. If you have the low seat, you can add a medium seat. If you have the medium seat you can add the high seat. I agree that taking a break every few hours is a very good idea since changing positions in a pack boat is much more limited. You can also adjust the foot pegs fore or aft a bit to change the position of your legs. Also try bringing one leg closer to you with the other leg extended out then switching much in the way you might do in a canoe. Also adjusting the backband so you are sitting up straighter is helpful. Hope this helps. Good luck. |
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justpaddlin |
- what double blade do you use? length? - what seat pad do you like? - how straight do you like your legs to be? - any other tips for comfort? I have a thick gel pad that works well and a double thick ridgerest pad and many other pads but I can't go more than maybe two hours max without a break. I don't know if it's possible to make a sitting boat as comfy as a kneeling boat where I might spend 4-6 hours in the boat. I have similar challenges in my Advantage. |
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