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Broken Back Strap Field Repair

• Published on 23 April 2025 at 12:54
• Back Band, Broken Back Strap
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A common failure on kayak trips is a broken or ripped out strap for the seat's back band. A quick field repair is to use a tie down cam buckle webbing strap to anchor the back band to the hip brace on the side of the seat. In this case...

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Seat Backs and Back Support

• Published on 17 September 2022 at 09:59
• Back Band
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"My seat back doesn't provide enough support - I'm a 250 pound guy and the back isn't strong enough to push against my back. Do you have any recommendations on a seat back replacement or accessory that might help?"   Sorry but usually the seat back that comes with a...

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