04 How should the boat fit?
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This article is from the Sea Kayaking FAQ, by Todd Leigh with numerous contributions by others.
04 How should the boat fit?
You can pad any boat, but it should fit you fairly well to begin
with. Your contact points with the boat are your feet, your knees (on
the underside of the deck), your hips (on the sides of the seat), and
your butt (on the seat). Some boats fit big people better, some are
better for small folks. The size of your feet is a consideration
too. In general, a sea kayak needs to be comfortable because you are
going to be in it all day, perhaps without a break. Some people prefer
a looser fit in a sea kayak than in a whitewater boat, allowing space
to stretch and move about.
Another thing to consider is cockpit size. A larger cockpit can make
it easier for a person to enter and exit a boat. A smaller cockpit is
preferred by some because it is considered more watertight.
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