I have plenty of K1 experience and looking to get into a Blackfly. Is it possible to outfit this so that your knees have little pressure and the saddle seat is supporting all of your weight? (got bad knees)..
That is the way any well outfitted bulkhead/saddle is. If you carve enough to get all of the way in you are sitting on the saddle in a kneeling position with your weight being on your butt and not your knees. Its not for everyone but a properly outfitted boat makes a big deal when it comes to c-boating and comfort.
Einar Hansen I use the same weldwood red can contact cement with the same method shown for foam to foam. I just scuff up the plasric with some sandpaper and clean it good well with acetone or mek (gloves and respirator) before applying the contact cement.
Sorry for the late resoonse, I love my 91!! Its my go to boat for most class IV-V. Being designed as a tandem (octane 92), it is a lot of boat to move around solo but for bigger folks (im 6'8") its great. It is insanely stable, surfs well, carves and holds a ferry, and is quite dry. It is such a barge, it is quite forgiving and as a result I have seen it cater to those with bad habits but that forgiveness can also be used as a tool and give you the confidence to work on the skills which may flip you in another boat if that makes sense.
Your bread knife makes one helluva mess. Next time, try a Rapala filetting knife for carving foam. Keep spritzing it with water as you cut and you'll get a nice smooth surface.
While these foam type pads were exactly what I was looking for, your comments just about brought about the "sweats". Certainly don't want the legs to get cramped up, fall asleep while in the midst of rapids, take a spill and get trapped. Gotta think this through.
@@toddheil42 We've been outfitting our boats with bulkhead saddles for ten years and this has never happened to our knowledge. Most people find it harder to stay *in* the boat when they are upside down, falling out is much easier than you think. You can always contact us on Facebook to set up a demo so you can try it for yourself!
Loved this. Really helpful. About to outfit my first bulkead boat. Any tips on putting in a pump?
I have plenty of K1 experience and looking to get into a Blackfly. Is it possible to outfit this so that your knees have little pressure and the saddle seat is supporting all of your weight? (got bad knees)..
That is the way any well outfitted bulkhead/saddle is. If you carve enough to get all of the way in you are sitting on the saddle in a kneeling position with your weight being on your butt and not your knees. Its not for everyone but a properly outfitted boat makes a big deal when it comes to c-boating and comfort.
What adhesive/glue/prep did you use to bond the ankle block mini cell to the plastic hull ? Thanks
Einar Hansen I use the same weldwood red can contact cement with the same method shown for foam to foam. I just scuff up the plasric with some sandpaper and clean it good well with acetone or mek (gloves and respirator) before applying the contact cement.
Thanks for the great vid! How do you like the 91?
Sorry for the late resoonse, I love my 91!! Its my go to boat for most class IV-V. Being designed as a tandem (octane 92), it is a lot of boat to move around solo but for bigger folks (im 6'8") its great. It is insanely stable, surfs well, carves and holds a ferry, and is quite dry. It is such a barge, it is quite forgiving and as a result I have seen it cater to those with bad habits but that forgiveness can also be used as a tool and give you the confidence to work on the skills which may flip you in another boat if that makes sense.
Your bread knife makes one helluva mess. Next time, try a Rapala filetting knife for carving foam. Keep spritzing it with water as you cut and you'll get a nice smooth surface.
Be careful not to be a Darwin award winner. Make sure you can escape a roll over!
While these foam type pads were exactly what I was looking for, your comments just about brought about the "sweats". Certainly don't want the legs to get cramped up, fall asleep while in the midst of rapids, take a spill and get trapped. Gotta think this through.
@@toddheil42 We've been outfitting our boats with bulkhead saddles for ten years and this has never happened to our knowledge. Most people find it harder to stay *in* the boat when they are upside down, falling out is much easier than you think. You can always contact us on Facebook to set up a demo so you can try it for yourself!
Excellent man!