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I'm thinking about buying a used nomad 8.5 and am wondering if people have found they need to order a custom skirt for the boat or if a normal (snapdragon) skirt will work? what sort of distance from the back of the cockpit to front of the backrest, people are using for the boat?

Thanks

First off I got an 8.5 this year and it is by far the best c1 I have ever paddled (that includes the Remix and Burn both of which I owned for years)

My snap dragon skirt fits great but it is a C1 skirt. So cockpit size is not a problem but I would recommend a skirt with a tunnel that is moved forward.

Right on, thanks, just wondering if you don't mind me asking what a c1 skirt w cost you from snapdragon?

thanks

I usually have about 6 inches behind me to the cockpit and I have just used a standard kayak skirt in my nomad. Absolutely amazing boat! I never had any trouble with my IR or bomber gear skirt fitting or popping of due to being to tight.
Good Lines,
Brad

Agree with others, big Nomad is a great C1!
I sit 7-8" forward in my Nomad and never had any trouble with a standard skirt, but I also have an IR Lucky Charm skirt modified for C1, and it's even better. Although the standard skirt works, it feels tight on the rim - the IR doesn't, and I also have more general freedom of movement. The extra-long tunnel is nice, too!

sorry, I don't know what the skirt cost, got it for free. I have called the snapdragon folks about other products and they are friendly.

Thanks for the info, apreciate it, Hopefully it works out to buy the boat, sweet to hear how much you guys like it.