Whitewater Outfitting
Mohawk's Saddle with Thighretainer
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SINGLE THIGH RETAINER MOHAWK THIGH RETAINER SADDLE SYSTEM:
We have taken our, already popular, thighretainer and improved it.
We increased the width of the foam retainer from 4" to 6" and added a 1" web strap which is adjusted with a simple, lightweight tourniquet buckle. The extended width of the retainer and the additional 1" strap, add more pressure forward for knee holddown and more pressure aft for lap holddown.
Another plus is that the larger double "D" ring side anchor spreads the load on a bigger area for less chance for a blowout. Even with the extra hold capability it is still one of the easiest systems to wet exit out of, releasing either one of the straps is not necessary, simply release your feet from the foot pedals and fall back and out. Both buckles are easy to release, and well within reach sitting right in your lap if you feel the need. The whole system including saddle, knee pads, thighretainer and buckles, footbraces and attaching hardware and the saddle to thwart connecting dowel, weighs only 5.1 lbs.
Mohawk's solo saddle with Thighretainer includes saddle, thighretainer, thigh wedges, knee pads & Yakima footbraces. Installed with end bags and lacing kit for $240.00-single thighretainer, $270.00- double thighretainer.
Saddle kit only (includes: foam saddle, thigh retainer and side anchors, footbraces and mounting hardware, knee pads.
single, $132.00 / Double, $162.00
If you already are using our THIGHRETAINER system, and would like some tips on how to get the most out of it, or you would just like some more info, click here.
Read what Mike Aronoff ( ACA Instructor-Trainer-Educator in the DC area) had to say about Mohawk's new improved thigh retainer in an email he sent us after he had a chance to use it in a test boat we sent him.
RE: new thighretainer: I got together three local ACA whitewater instructors and went on a river trip with the newly outfitted boat. We wave surfed, rolled and got in some vigorous side surfs. The new retainer gets a big thumbs up from everybody. We were all able to set the buckles for as tight as we wanted and slide in and out. Due to the additional surface area, rolling seems easier. Knees cannot lift up or to the side, so all the energy transfers to the boat. Wet exits seemed nearly as easy as with the single strap and did not require pulling the buckles. Even after multiple rolls, the outfitting didn't budge. Although most paddlers have no problem rolling or using the single system, I am sure the double system will be beneficial to those who play hard and expect to do multiple rolls.
Thank You, Mike
This site also has his trip schedule and and online manual for whitewater paddling techniques.
No more loose thigh straps lying on the floor. All three positions are ready to go. Designed for symmetrical hulls because the solo paddler paddles the canoe in reverse. Just one minute from tandem to solo. The stern and solo position share the same thigh wedges and knee pads making a very clean and uncomplicated system. The 8" wide saddle has flow ports to allow lateral water movement for stability.
Triple outfitting (solo or tandem): $400.00 INSTALLED, includes Mohawk's 60" triple saddle with 3 thigh retainers and Yakima footbraces, endbag tiedown kit, airbags, lacing and kneepads.
You can have Mohawk outfit your playboat and save both time and money. You can also be sure its done right. Unlike other canoe manufacturers most of our playboats go out outfitted and ready to paddle. This is not only a testimonial to our outfitting systems durability, comfort and dependability, but also to the dedication of our outfitting staff. We stock a few boats fully outfitted and ready to go, but we are glad to customize to your specific need, paddling style or size.
Use this link to see INSTRUCTIONS on how to install Mohawk's saddle system in your canoe.
- Solo outfitting: $240.00 single thighretainer, $270.00 double thighretainer, INSTALLED, includes Mohawk saddle and thigh retainer, with Yakima footbraces, end bag tiedown kit, airbags, lacing and kneepads
- Tandem outfitting: $355.00 INSTALLED, includes Mohawk's 60" tandem saddle with 2 thigh retainers and Yakima footbraces, endbag tiedown kit, airbags, lacing and kneepads.
- Triple outfitting (solo or tandem): $400.00 INSTALLED, includes Mohawk's 60" triple saddle with 3 thigh retainers and Yakima footbraces, endbag tiedown kit, airbags, lacing and kneepads.
| Mohawk Canoes 963 CR 427 N. Longwood Fl 32750 |
Phone: 407-834-3233 Fax: 407-834-0292 Email: mohawk@mpinet.com |
