Posted by Jeff Bartges on August 16, 19102 at 22:24:54:

In Reply to: Loss of feeling posted by Stef on July 14, 19102 at 17:08:05:

: I am having bad problems with loss of feeling below waist. It takes about 10 mins, and it is all gone. I am in a Sea Kayak. I am fairly new to the sport, others have said to me that I need to customise the fitting of Kayak, but do not know where to start.

: Any advice, reply to email.

: Thanks
: Stef

Stef: I think those that suggest "outfitting" may be on the right track. I would get foot numbing falling asleep after about 30 minutes in my Dagger Animas, making it no fun. Try using either minicell foam of about 3/4 inches or one of those nifty inflatable seat cusions (about $30.00) to lift your up off the seat a tad. I found that the contour of the seat was pressing against nerves right at the top of my legs/base of because actual seat was too scooped out. Raising the seat a bit took pressure off those nerves and increased blood flow to feet and legs. I'm much improved now. In the alternative, I'm looking for a used sea kayak... you could just mail it to me and take up bicycling... -JAB

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