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





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