: John's message earlier mentioned using blue styrofoam insulation as flotation
: reminded me of something - blue insulation makes an excellent toilet seat
: if you ever have to use an outhouse in the winter. Instant warmth!!

: And that made me think of something else - does the stuff work as kayak seat
: material??

: - It's carvable, cheap & very light.
: - It can break, but carved to fit the kayak, & therefore supported by the
: yak bottom, maybe it wouldn't break too easily either.
: - It doesn't have the same "give" that minicell foam would so would
: not be as soft but I expect that it would more comfy than plastic or
: fiberglass seats, especially becasue it would be easily custom fit.
: - It would be excellent in cold weather paddling, insulating your tender
: bottom.
: - Would it compress over time under the pressure of your butt & would it
: matter much if it did?
: - Because of the cost of this stuff, and how easily it is cut and shaped, it
: could be replaced every couple of seasons or so.

: Just some thoughts. If you've used this material, or have some comments, let
: me know.

: Bryan

Hello Bryan
Your post got me curious so out to the workshop I went..
I had some 2" pink styrofoam insulation and started carving with mixed results.
The angle grinder works fast but scary.. Hand sanding smooths it out pretty well..A sanding disc in a cordless drill worked best (slow speed)
When I got it down to 1/2" at the but it broke in the shallow section but it would still work..

It may not be flexible enough to avoid breakage but it could be comfortable and you are right about one thing------- it is warm!!!

Great idea,especially 'cause it's cheap I love cheap.

Regards Terry