Frederick Burroughs wrote:
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







How's the water temp in Virginia. I'm in PA and if not for some work
stuff I would be getting out this week. Oh well, first trip out will
have to wait another week. I think the club has an evening outing on the
Allegheny after work next week. The air temp is supposed to come up this
next week so the water should follow soon enough. Glad to see someone is
getting out.

Yeah, I know some of you paddle if there is a break in the ice but I
will stick to winter hiking and leave the ice water to you guys.

Ken