Approach outfitting?

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Permalink Reply by Ken "hobie" Hoeve on June 19, 2009 at 12:12pm

I have. What can I help you with?

hobie
Team D

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Permalink Reply by Chris Hall on July 21, 2009 at 3:47pm

Hey I would like the details on how you outfitted your Approach! Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Micah de Rocher on July 21, 2009 at 4:13pm

What did you do about hip pads?
Ken "hobie" Hoeve said:

I have. What can I help you with?

hobie
Team D

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Permalink Reply by Ken "hobie" Hoeve on August 6, 2009 at 11:07am

Hi Micah,

I used basic mini cell foam hip pads that can be purchased at nearly any paddle shop. They come pre-shaped but with just a few mintues and some sandpaper can be shaved to a custom fit. As for attaching them I used spray adhesive although you can also use barge cement. Use the sandpaper to rough up the area you will be attaching the pad to in the hip area of the boat. Put a thin layer of glue on both the back of the hip pad AND the freshly roughed up area in the boat. Wait about 30 seconds to a minute until both become tacky and then put them together. Thats about it. I would suggest that before you glue them in to sit in the boat and figure out the perfect combonation of hip pad location, thigh hook location and foot placement. Then mark where the pads go, hop out, and then glue them in. Hope this helps. Any other questions feel free to drop me a line at any time!

hobie
Team D

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Permalink Reply by Chris Hall on August 11, 2009 at 1:36pm

Ok...I have installed the hip pads...what elase can I do to outfit my Approach?

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Permalink Reply by Chris Hall on August 21, 2009 at 2:10pm

Ok...I have installed the hip pads...what else can I do to outfit my Approach?

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Permalink Reply by Ken "hobie" Hoeve on August 25, 2009 at 3:54pm

What area feels like it needs work? You can add paddling to the thigh hook area or even to bulkhead if needed. What type of paddling are you doing?

hobie

Chris Hall said:

Ok...I have installed the hip pads...what else can I do to outfit my Approach?

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Permalink Reply by Chris Hall on August 28, 2009 at 9:59am

I am a bigger paddler, that is why I have the approach. You are right I don't seem to have enough support in the thigh area. The shell seems to give when I apply knee pressure. I havn't been able to roll it yet, though I can roll creekers. I am paddling Class 1 and 2 rapids and looking to get into some class 3s. Have you replaced the factory footpegs?

Thanks,

Chris

Ken "hobie" Hoeve said:

What area feels like it needs work? You can add paddling to the thigh hook area or even to bulkhead if needed. What type of paddling are you doing?

hobie

Chris Hall said:

Ok...I have installed the hip pads...what else can I do to outfit my Approach?

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Permalink Reply by Chris Hall on August 28, 2009 at 10:06am

I am a bigger paddler, that is why I have the approach. You are right I don't seem to have enough support in the thigh area. The shell seems to give when I apply knee pressure. I havn't been able to roll it yet, though I can roll creekers. I am paddling Class 1 and 2 rapids and looking to get into some class 3s. Have you replaced the factory footpegs?

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Permalink Reply by Ken "hobie" Hoeve on September 1, 2009 at 11:18pm

I have not replaced the foot pegs. I dont really use mine in whitewater but rather mild moving water with my kids. Do you think you need to replace yours?

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Permalink Reply by Chris Hall on September 9, 2009 at 9:19am

Well....they feel a little shaky when I am in faster moving water and try to brace. The plastic seems to give a little which makes me nervous. Can you roll yours? If so, which roll do you use?

Ken "hobie" Hoeve said:

I have not replaced the foot pegs. I dont really use mine in whitewater but rather mild moving water with my kids. Do you think you need to replace yours?

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Permalink Reply by Ken "hobie" Hoeve on September 11, 2009 at 3:01pm

Yes, just a basic sweep roll.

Chris Hall said:

Well....they feel a little shaky when I am in faster moving water and try to brace. The plastic seems to give a little which makes me nervous. Can you roll yours? If so, which roll do you use?

Ken "hobie" Hoeve said:

I have not replaced the foot pegs. I dont really use mine in whitewater but rather mild moving water with my kids. Do you think you need to replace yours?

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