01-28-2006, 02:06 PM
[cool][#0000ff]I can't see any reason why it won't work, but from past experience I may suggest that you lower the top bar. You will find that it whacks you in the back of the neck whenever you do a hookset or just want to lean back more.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I tried several different models, including the ones attached below. The one with the crossweave of yellow rope was basically comfortable, but I could feel the PVC under my legs and backside while seated. Distracting.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I also tried a model with a cloth bag pulled down over the top, for support. Okay, but not the ultimate. The PFD over the frame also seemed like a good idea, but not comfortable.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The simplest and easiest (and most comfortable) is the PVC inserted down into the seat back. You need to cut a round hole on either side of the backrest, to run the PVC down inside the cover. If you have a rigid foam seat, you also need to remove the back rest part and cut a groove on the outside edges to accomodate the PVC. That's what TubeBabe has and it works great. With the inflatable seat, all you need to do is partially deflate it and run the tubes down inside before airing it up again.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The only way you will know for sure how your new design works is to take it on the water. Be prepared to make modifications. I learned a long time ago that theory and reality can be different...especially when tubing.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I tried several different models, including the ones attached below. The one with the crossweave of yellow rope was basically comfortable, but I could feel the PVC under my legs and backside while seated. Distracting.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I also tried a model with a cloth bag pulled down over the top, for support. Okay, but not the ultimate. The PFD over the frame also seemed like a good idea, but not comfortable.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The simplest and easiest (and most comfortable) is the PVC inserted down into the seat back. You need to cut a round hole on either side of the backrest, to run the PVC down inside the cover. If you have a rigid foam seat, you also need to remove the back rest part and cut a groove on the outside edges to accomodate the PVC. That's what TubeBabe has and it works great. With the inflatable seat, all you need to do is partially deflate it and run the tubes down inside before airing it up again.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The only way you will know for sure how your new design works is to take it on the water. Be prepared to make modifications. I learned a long time ago that theory and reality can be different...especially when tubing.[/#0000ff]
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