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| Author: | wrmcpherson [ Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Outback Gunwales |
Has anyone found armrests that fit the gunwales of the Outback? It seems like a natural accessory for the kayak, but I don't find it in the Hobie accessory catalog. |
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| Author: | synthnut [ Sat Aug 22, 2009 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Outback Gunwales |
They should come out with the arm rests with a portable bar to go with them ....Jim |
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| Author: | wrmcpherson [ Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Outback Gunwales |
The bar is already there - cup holders in the gunwales. |
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| Author: | Thomas [ Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Outback Gunwales |
But where's the beer tap! |
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| Author: | wrmcpherson [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Outback Gunwales |
The front hatch is just right for a six-pack cooler. |
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| Author: | wrmcpherson [ Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Outback Gunwales |
Seriously, I think the use of armrests is more than comfort. When sailing the Outback with the sail kit, I find myself leaning one way or another to help balance the kayak. My elbow naturally leans on the gunwale, and an armrest would help make it more comfortable. I have tried using ordinary foam for armrests, but it soaks up water and becomes too wet. I will try closed-cell foam stuffed into a gear sack. |
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| Author: | Thomas [ Sun Sep 06, 2009 6:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Outback Gunwales |
That's interesting. I thought you were joking 'cuz my elbows are nowhere near the armrests ...I mean gunwale. Even when I'm sailing my outback, I am switching seat sides a bit, but haven't thought about leaning on the gunwales. Then again, since I'm a newbie at this sailing thing, I sail very conservatively. |
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| Author: | Thomas [ Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Outback Gunwales |
I did some "on the edge" sailing today with my new sailing rudder. I now see, to some extent. what you are talking about, having rested my elbows on the upwind gunwale during heavier winds. I wonder if a cut-to length large diameter pool noodle might be the ticket. Not sure how I'd secure it. Velcro maybe? |
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