"PaddlingPair" wrote in message
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In article .net,
"Barry" wrote:

I tried the paddle float but it's not nearly as comfortable and secure
as
the thigh support I purchased...which is specifically designed for such
use.
The minicel could be used, I suppose, but it might be too firm and apply
too
much pressure in the wrong area...an inflatable support evens out the
pressure. Frankly, given the level of my discomfort, forty bucks was
cheap.

Barry


"Brian Nystrom" wrote in message
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Dave Van wrote:
"Don Freeman" wrote in message
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"Barry" wrote in message
rthlink.net...

I am relatively new to sea kayaking and have been putting in a lot
of

time

on the water during the last month or so. A big problem that I was

having

was numb legs. I tried everything and then saw a "thigh support"
(a

self

inflating, curved, waterproof support....that attaches just in
front of

the

seat using stick on Velcro squares). It worked wonders.

Where did you find this?



Anyplace that carries Seal Line products should be able to order one
for
you:

http://www.rutabaga.com/product.asp?pid=1007174

Good idea, but 40 bucks??? You can make a minicel foam support for a
quarter of that price or make your paddle float serve double duty.




I have to agree with Barry. I tried to save money and made a thigh
support out of minicel (carved it to hull shape... "Chalked" thigh
marks... about 3 hours of carving and shaping) and it was too hard. I
Tried my paddle float but the "bubble shape" through my legs to the
outside and it was clammy. Finally my wife surprised me with the Sealine
Thermorest thigh support. It is Wonderful and worth every penny (to me
at least) of the $40. It is infinitely adjustable and because it is self
inflating you don't have to take it out and blow it up!


Self inflating? What does that mean?


The covering is
comfortable even when it is wet. It makes a great camping pillow and
lower back pad when leaning against a rock or stump. All of Thermorest's
products are price appropriately for their value, reliability, and
quality.

Whit