Question about Back Support.

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  • August 4, 2025 at 6:40 pm #26544
    Richard Magill
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    So…  Just got back from a 4-day paddling trip to God’s Pocket.  Was a great trip but on the 2nd morning, my foam block back support came unglued.  I wound up partially inflating my paddle float and sticking it back there for the rest of the trip.  I’ve got to say that’s the most comfortable back support I’ve ever had in a boat.  And it provided more support than my foam block did.

    Has anyone ever used a PF for back support long term?  Just wondering how durable it is.

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  • August 4, 2025 at 7:40 pm #26548
    Heather Kirk

    When I’m on an overnight or a multi-day trip, I put one of my 4 liter waterbags behind the back support of my Telkwa Sport. It can be a bit inconvenient when I get into the boat because the top or the back rest tends to flop forward but it’s well worth it for the gentle and flexible support it gives when I’m paddling. It’s probably similar to the support you get from your paddle float. I would say, buy a paddle float that you decide to dedicate as your back rest inflatable bag and optimize the inflation volume or try my method, using water that you can drink along the way, empty all of the water out to use for drinking and, start using another water bag, as needed. If you are on a longer trip, I’ve got the same advice.

    Heather.

    August 4, 2025 at 7:35 pm #26547
    Maureen Benzon

    haha.
    I generally prefer to paddle without a back support, but for our God’s Pocket trip I had a water bladder stashed behind my seat, and it too was very comfortable. If you are concerned about stressing your paddlefloat so that it is not there for you when you need it, mec sell an inflatable cushion which I use as a kneeling pad. I think this might be the perfect solution for you.
    🙂

    Glad you enjoyed your trip. What a beautiful area to paddle.
    Maureen

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