donquijote1954 wrote:

Frederick Burroughs wrote:

donquijote1954 wrote:

You mention the seat, is it really comfortable?

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

Awesome pictures. Thanks! Nice to hear about the seat.

I don't plan to load it that much, but still concerned about the
capacity of it. Now I'm also considering pro kayaks like the WS Tempest
and Dagger Halifax, both 17'...


Yeah, I think a 17'er is probably a better fit. I don't do serious
touring. The Manitou is ideal for a day, two at the most, on the
rivers around my home. Both the North and South Fork of the Shenandoah
Rivers are just 10 minutes from my house. I'm on either river within
15 minutes of getting my ass off the couch. Also, both rivers can get
low at times, so I had to factor in a lot of sliding and scraping
(i.e. inexpensive polyethylene). Enjoy your new boat!





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