Does anyone have a Valley RM boat of any style and have a solution to the nonagressive stock thigh pads; you know, the ones that have two Phillips head screws holding them in. I know I could minicell carve some thigh pads (does anyone have a link), but also wondering if any aggressive (hooking inner rthigh) pads are available for the pre-drilled holes in the Valley coaming. The stck thigh pads are non-functional as they are basically flat on the bottom.
I have a Aquanaut RM And find the stock thigh pads fit me just right. It is the LV model. Just finished a 3 day 80 mile paddle with some rough conditions and had no problems with the fit.
unless the thigh braces are not sticking out far enough to give a good platform, minicell can be shaped to provide more hook and grip for the existing braces.
Minicell is every kayaker's friend (who doesn't mind a little DIY). Learn to shape it, stick it, and keep plenty of 1" and 1/4" sheets around along with the other good buddy, Weldwood.
Prijon I was teaching a woman to roll in the same situation last year. I saw that prijon had a nice thigh brace that gets screwed into the boat and she bought those. She has sold the boat before installing them and I can get you her email address if you email me.
cooldoc I padded out my greenlander using NSI thigh pads. I love the fit, it was relatively cheap and easy, and I’m getting ready to do my pintail. I’ll try to get some photos online and link to them.