Dagger Redline Kayak?

Question

I have A redline & cant seem to get the foot rests position right.. If i put the rests in the position that feels right it feels a little tight & i get a dead leg after an hour but if i loosen them off i feel i cant use my legs to help me balance. Is there another better system or is the dead leg something that i will get used to ?

Answer 1

i always get a dead leg when i paddle some boas. i;m always thinking i should paddle the redline but i still haven't tried it out so i can't tell you much specific for the boat.

what we usualy do if we don't have the original foot blocks and we want to make a more customised foot position is buy a foam camping mat.

you can cut it up into the shape that will fit into your bow. cut out a few more and glue them together to make a block. it'll mean that you'll be able to reach the foot rests without your knees being too tight.

hope it helps

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try to get the stiffest one you can

Answer 2

You definitely need your legs to make solid contact up on the thigh braces inside the top deck.  There are a few companies addressing the numb tingly legs issue.  Sometimes it can be because of angle of the seat - if there is pressure on the back of your thighs.  Usually it's from your heel resting on the floor of the boat.  Assuming the boat is fitted to your size / weight already, you can try a few fixes to see what works for you...

Are you wearing water shoes or booties?  In my sea kayak, I've noticed a difference between wearing my NRS kickers, heavier TEVA sandals, and Keens.  Figure out what kind of shoe might do the trick.  Obviously, in whitewater, strappy sandals aren't the best way to go (entrapment risk, etc.).  I'm a big fan of NRS, and they do have some more ridged soles on some of their booties - that might help.

There are also minicell foam pads, precut, that yuo can stick inside the boat below the foot pegs.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Try using a cushion or flexible mat under your backside. Some seats tend to cut circulation to the legs.

Answer 4

its not suitable for you - you should try before you buy.

try to get a refund or exchange.