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kayak conversions with higher back deck?

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:46 pm
by GSG
In my remix my heels/ankles are pretty cramped, I've actually had to notch my hip pads around my heels. Any boats out there with more clearance for those of us with big feet?

Pyranha Everest appears to be better, but it's hard to tell just from pictures.

Re: kayak conversions with higher back deck?

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 2:13 pm
by OC1er
The Karma looks like it may have a higher deck behind the cockpit, it does not seem to have that dip behind the kayakers hips like most others do.

Re: kayak conversions with higher back deck?

Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:14 pm
by GSG
Is there an Everest owner out there that can measure the height of the back deck for me?

Re: kayak conversions with higher back deck?

Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 11:58 pm
by GSG
Nevermind, got it. 10" for anyone that's interested.

Re: kayak conversions with higher back deck?

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 12:50 am
by arhdc
Pyranha Nano looks like it would be a great conversion and it has a really deep cockpit.s

Re: kayak conversions with higher back deck?

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 1:40 am
by Larry Horne
seems like any creek kayak is going to be similar back there. they need to be able to lean back without breaking their spine.

I'm sure you know all of this but.. I haven't been able to find a shoe with any sort of heel that'll work in a c1. They also need to be bendy, as in bend backwards like your foot does when its flat on the deck.
also- I see a lot of really wide saddles... I make my saddles 7" wide at the backrest, but they taper back down to 3" at the rim.. for the sole purpose of footroom.

Re: kayak conversions with higher back deck?

Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 4:53 am
by GSG
Most seem to be around 8", the Everest is definitely above average.
I'm sure you know all of this but.. I haven't been able to find a shoe with any sort of heel that'll work in a c1. They also need to be bendy, as in bend backwards like your foot does when its flat on the deck.
also- I see a lot of really wide saddles... I make my saddles 7" wide at the backrest, but they taper back down to 3" at the rim.. for the sole purpose of footroom.
All good advice, still not getting the room I'd like. Just need another inch or so.