josko Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) Thought about replacing my backrest with a foam block, thinking it would allow more rotation (since support is just a few inches on either side of the spine), but I'm having trouble finding them for sale. Does anybody know a link that has back foam blocks for sale? If not, what kind/thickness of foam shold I think of getting to cut out my own? Has anybody tried them out, and how do they compare to backbands? Edited March 22, 2021 by josko spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Snyder Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 I couldn't find a block to purchase so I made one out of a piece of 3" foam leftover from a bulkhead block. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josko Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 Where do you get 3" bulkhead blocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Snyder Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 I think mine came from NRS: https://www.nrs.com/product/2076/minicell-foam?utm_campaign=shop_comp&utm_source=google&utm_medium=buy_now&utm_term=goog_product_2076&gclid=CjwKCAjwgOGCBhAlEiwA7FUXkl9ZU6tIeeqeSL2Qlc_uFspXATtDuDwhy84sn3M1ArHlqYKSVZ06wRoCifkQAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Another source for foam is kayakoutfitting.com. They have a larger selection of sizes and better prices than NRS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Yes, kayakoutfitting.com was my first thought. Great for foam blocks for bulkhead, but no specific seat back blocks. Nice people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Another source:: https://topkayaker.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=119_14&products_id=999&zenid=hvn6lp76h3q6rmbrk90a8qih51 Ed Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josko Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 Thanks folks; it looks like I've got some foam carving in my future. What do people find as the optimal width of the foam backrest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Snyder Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 I like the 3", it feels good on my back. This is in an Explorer, it happened to work out that keeping it parallel to the bulkhead felt good.If you have a bandsaw that's the best way to get a clean square cut. If you make it so it fits behind the seat tight you can see how it feels and change the angle if needed. You can see in the picture I initially left a gap at the top of the seat pan causing a pinch but it was easy to fill in with a scrap. This made this boat so much more comfortable, and easier to get in too, with out having to adjust the backband. If anyone wants a vintage NDK backband you're welcome to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Sylvester Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 2 or 3 inch foam is easy to get and is easily laminated together with contact cement. The glue line will show but who cares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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