I realize my current strap ons won’t support me. Any recommendations for a more fixed solution for my lower back?
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Backrest for a Busted Back
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Crazy Creek makes a chair just for canoes with straps the go around the seat to hold it in place.
Jim
Jim
Got that one and the Piragis version, which is my favorite on a bench seat. I’m thinking I need a stiff frame backrest.
I'm kind of in the same place. I was all set to get a Cushgear Seat-back from Wenonah, and then they went off-sale. I tried one in a test paddle on the Wenonah Wee Lassie a few years ago and didn't care for it, mainly because it interfered with my kayak paddle stroke, but then I bought a Mini-Canak with a Cushgear and it was great using a single stick (although I did fasten a foam pad to the seat-back slats).
M Clemens,
How did it interfere with double blade use?
How did it interfere with double blade use?
As I rotated my torso, it would catch me in or under the shoulder blade, tried multiple height adjustments to no avail. I guess I don't rotate with a single blade, as it never happened in the Mini-Canak.
What I liked most about the Cushgear is the adjustability: height and angle. plus there is a bit of curvature to the seat-back slats.
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Assume you have seen these….?
www.essexindustries.org
Canoe Backrests - Essex Industries
www.essexindustries.org
Yes, I’m considering one like that in cane - 1.5 lbs.Assume you have seen these….?
Canoe Backrests - Essex Industries
I use both of these and like them. I have back issues as well.
Bob
Bob
Thanks Bob, have both of those. The frame one has a seat that is too thick. I use a thin pad on a webbed seat. I did consider dropping the seat down 2” and using the aluminum frame seat, but the back is too high and wide. Interferes with paddling.
The 2nd one is best for a bucket seat on the floor. Used one of those through WCPP in 2017, works good with a double blade but provides no support.
I also have the Crazy Creek and the Piragis Comfy Foam Seat, and the Bucket Comfy Foam Seat, along with various other iterations. The back cannot be too high or I won’t use it. Just up to the bottom off the ribcage for lower back support.
The lightweight wooden seatless design is more to my liking. Hoping to get one under 2 lbs.
The 2nd one is best for a bucket seat on the floor. Used one of those through WCPP in 2017, works good with a double blade but provides no support.
I also have the Crazy Creek and the Piragis Comfy Foam Seat, and the Bucket Comfy Foam Seat, along with various other iterations. The back cannot be too high or I won’t use it. Just up to the bottom off the ribcage for lower back support.
The lightweight wooden seatless design is more to my liking. Hoping to get one under 2 lbs.
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Yes, footbraces on my canoes. Indespensible.
Went ahead and ordered the Cushgear, thought I would try it on the OT Pack first. Still need to add a little padding, but so far so good. It adds almost no weight to the boat.
This is the one I made
Mine works great too. And doubles as a portage yoke for my solos. Thanks for the straps !
I have one more recommendation. I call it the " Nate stick ".
It's simply a stick, cut to the width of the gunnels. ( see pic above ), and placed under the legs. This gives me instant relief.
To see if this works for you ? Just place a paddle shaft under your legs, and see how it feels ?
Good Luck !
Jim
Possibly hallucinating, but I could have sworn I saw a seat with a backrest like the Essex but it was "heavy duty" or something. It wasn't XL Does anyone know it this exists?
I have the GCI, and I would guess that for everyone outside the Clydesdale class this would be great, but with my weight and distribution I am afraid of breaking it and getting an aluminum spear in my kidney.
That being said, it has been 100% durable for the 3-4 years I've had it. But you never know.
I have the GCI, and I would guess that for everyone outside the Clydesdale class this would be great, but with my weight and distribution I am afraid of breaking it and getting an aluminum spear in my kidney.
That being said, it has been 100% durable for the 3-4 years I've had it. But you never know.
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Here we go - Ed's Canoe. Has anyone ever tried one? Edscanoe.com
Here we go - Ed's Canoe. Has anyone ever tried one? Edscanoe.com
The link doesn't work, but I am guessing you are referencing the 'Extreme Duty' backrest? They sure look robust, but only work with the 'Extreme Duty' seats.
Hi M Clemens,
Yes, that is the plan. I'll have to get the seat as well but figure it will work ok. I have a Solo Plus rigged solo (not a great rep on this hull but holds a ton) and have added a CCS cover. Want to get the seat squared and this should take care of my flatwater needs till my personal canoe season comes to an end.
Yes, that is the plan. I'll have to get the seat as well but figure it will work ok. I have a Solo Plus rigged solo (not a great rep on this hull but holds a ton) and have added a CCS cover. Want to get the seat squared and this should take care of my flatwater needs till my personal canoe season comes to an end.
Here is the link and a picture:
