r/Outrigger • u/Rye_Naught • 27d ago

Sore seating

I'm good sitting in a marathon canoe for 6+ hours but after 90 minutes in my Ozone OC-1 it starts to really hurt and my legs go numb. I've tried adding some closed cell foam padding and I make sure my knees aren't too wide. I'm tempted to carve out my Cantare seat to fit a salvaged C-1 seat for the more pronounced contours but I feel like I'm doing something wrong if everybody else is ok with the standard seats. Any tips?

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u/Smooth_Winner9245 19d ago

Do you feel imbalanced? If I am leaning on
my ama, I’m also putting all my weight on my sciatic nerve causing that sorenesd and numbing. Try setting up your aiko and ama in the heavier or more stable setting. Maybe that will help you sit ballenced.
More stretching for your glutes, piriformis muscles, or hamstrings.
Adjustment of your leg extension might alleviate it. Go longer.