How Do You Adjust The Footpegs On A Sea Kayak?
To accomplish an efficient forward paddling technique, using the footrests will be necessary. By properly adjusting your footpegs, you’ll be comfortable and balanced in the boat. Find a suitable place to set your kayak on the ground so that you can comfortably get in and out of it several times. Any patch of grass or beach will work fine. Look down the cockpit of your boat to see where the footpegs are currently adjusted to. Crawl in the boat and get comfortable. Wiggle around a bit to get settled into the seat. Note the position of your legs while your feet are resting on the footpegs. For open sea travel you should have a relaxed position that allows your feet to touch the pegs when your knees are just slightly bent. Remove yourself from the kayak. Reach down the cockpit and bring the pegs closer to the seat if you had to point your toes to touch the pegs. Adjust the pegs away from the seat if your knees were cramped and pressed against the inside of the boat. Get back in the boat to
