>>2308817no. i want to sit up right and not feel like i am in a seat at all. if you are paddling long distances with an effective and consistent paddling style you tend to sit very up right. having your legs straight and getting a good rythm is what you focus on. i have only ever had back problems when using people fishing kayaks because periods of rest and dragging so much weight. K1 kayaks are popular where i used to live, surf skis in other places. i think canoeing, fishing and touring are chalk and cheese. people have very different ideas about what kayaking is
