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: Very interesting, Rehd. Somebody posted a while ago the kayakfit.com URL, and
: I used their recommendations as a starting point. They suggest a 5* seat
: angle, and at first impression it seemed a little steep. But paddling
: position is different from sitting position, with knees higher, so perhaps
: the 5* allows for this.

That makes good sense. And the backrest being so low on the back would explain having to sit slightly forward to eliminate back strain from muscle tension. Thanks for your response. .... Rehd

It does not seem uncomfortable any longer, but
: more seat time will tell the tale. My backrest is 5* also, but it is so
: small and so low on the back anyway that a couple degrees either way
: probably don't matter much. Backbands would also tend to conform to the
: natural angle, whatever it is.

: Thanks for some new thinking about an old problem.