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Re: Knee brace question for Pygmy boat owners
By:Bill Price
Date: 7/5/2001, 5:17 pm

: Spreading my knees far enough to reach combing mounted braces
: made my hips hurt on any long trip. I have heard this comment from others
: as well. If you are not long legged, "keyholing" the cockpit can
: make a very big difference.

Even with longer legs, the cockpit is still roomy.

: Having good hooks for your knees to grip is
: imperitive for boat handling skills like bracing and rolling.

Glad to see that picture Ted. Thanks for posting it. I didn't realize you had the Pygmy braces installed. My memory of your braces from last year lacked the hooks on the knee braces. I'll try putting some in. I noticed that a comparison of our pictures also shows my knee braces a bit forward of yours. Quite a difference my long legs seem to make! :)

Looking forward to seeing you and Holly at R2K1.

Bill

Messages In This Thread

Knee brace question for Pygmy boat owners *Pic*
Mark Berger -- 7/3/2001, 7:38 pm
Re: Knee brace question for Pygmy boat owners *Pic*
Ted Henry -- 7/5/2001, 3:32 pm
Re: Knee brace question for Pygmy boat owners
Bill Price -- 7/5/2001, 5:17 pm
Re: Knee brace question for Pygmy boat owners
eric schade (shearwater boats) -- 7/7/2001, 10:59 pm
Re: Knee brace question for Pygmy boat owners *Pic*
Bill Price -- 7/3/2001, 11:55 pm
Re: Knee brace question for Pygmy boat owners
LeeG -- 7/3/2001, 10:11 pm
Pygmy thigh braces
Dean Trexel -- 7/3/2001, 9:13 pm
trail and error - stay flexible
Mike -- 7/3/2001, 8:47 pm