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. I put in a six
hour day yesterday and did not have any problems. I still have to move my
legs around on a regular basis...but that's something that I expect in order
to avoid cramping and numbness. Gone are the problems that I was having
i.e. both legs going numb within a matter of fifteen minutes...even when I
would move them around. I thought I'd mention the fix for those other
"newbies" on the group who are having similar problems.

Barry

"Barry" wrote in message
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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?

"Don Freeman" wrote in message
...

"Barry" wrote in message
hlink.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

Cheers

Dave Van wrote:
"Don Freeman" wrote in message
...

"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.

in article , Brian
Nystrom at wrote on 8/21/04 7:38 AM:



Dave Van wrote:
"Don Freeman" wrote in message
...

"Barry" wrote in message
hlink.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.



Agreed. In fact, I don't even require support in that area as I have not
had a numbness problem in my current kayak. I actually didn't notice the
price. Don asked where an inflatable version with velcro attachments could
be found so I pointed to one.

One advantage I could see to an inflatable one like the Seal Line version is
the ability to adjust the firmness with the amount of inflation. It's also
about half the size of a paddle float, which seems to me to be much larger
than one would need. But you're right... 40 bucks????

DV

I purchased it in a shop carrying kayaks, canoes and accessories. I believe
it's by Seal Line. I'll take a look at it tomorrow but believe that's the
manufacturer.

Barry

"Don Freeman" wrote in message
...

"Barry" wrote in message
hlink.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?

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
...


Dave Van wrote:
"Don Freeman" wrote in message
...

"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.

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
...


Dave Van wrote:
"Don Freeman" wrote in message
...

"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! 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

"PaddlingPair" wrote in message
...
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
...


Dave Van wrote:
"Don Freeman" wrote in message
...

"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

"Dave Van" wrote in message
link.net...

"PaddlingPair" wrote in message
...
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?

Assuming that it is the same as self inflating mattreses, the shell has some
sort of shape retention that "remembers" the shape it should be when filled.
As it expands from the tension of the material it sucks the air in through a
valve. When it is full then you close the valve so the the air does not
escape when your weight puts pressure on it. To deflate you open the valve,
squeeze the air out and shut the valve before the air can get sucked back
in.