Cushion between knees in boat

A cushion between the knees helps the user to maintain a good seated posture in a kayak for people with functional impairments

Description
User places a cushion between her knees when sitting in the kayak. Cushion thickness can be varied with air.

Model: part of Varilite from Anatomic Sitt

Rekryteringsgruppen in Stockholm, has cushions in various sizes and lends them out for canoeing.

Authors comments
The cushion steadies the legs in the kayak and prevents them from rocking back and forth.

Manufacturer
Anatomic Sitt, www.anatomicsitt.com (last checked May 2011)

Paid for by

Tip is dated from 2006

Categories for this tip
recreation, leisure » water sports and boats, Tips and tricks from people with High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th 2-10, ASIA A, B).

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