Outfitting Whitewater Canoe Bulkhead Saddles

In this video I go over the whole process and the tools used to outfit a factory Blackfly saddle.
Boat is an Octane 91
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[@andrewlederman4948]

Loved this. Really helpful. About to outfit my first bulkead boat. Any tips on putting in a pump?

[@RobCassam]

I have plenty of K1 experience and looking to get into a Blackfly. Is it possible to outfit this so that your knees have little pressure and the saddle seat is supporting all of your weight? (got bad knees)..

[@kendingsor]

That is the way any well outfitted bulkhead/saddle is. If you carve enough to get all of the way in you are sitting on the saddle in a kneeling position with your weight being on your butt and not your knees. Its not for everyone but a properly outfitted boat makes a big deal when it comes to c-boating and comfort.

[@EjnerH1949]

What adhesive/glue/prep did you use to bond the ankle block mini cell to the plastic hull ? Thanks

[@kendingsor]

Einar Hansen I use the same weldwood red can contact cement with the same method shown for foam to foam. I just scuff up the plasric with some sandpaper and clean it good well with acetone or mek (gloves and respirator) before applying the contact cement.

[@williamkey9041]

Thanks for the great vid! How do you like the 91?

[@kendingsor]

Sorry for the late resoonse, I love my 91!! Its my go to boat for most class IV-V. Being designed as a tandem (octane 92), it is a lot of boat to move around solo but for bigger folks (im 6'8") its great. It is insanely stable, surfs well, carves and holds a ferry, and is quite dry. It is such a barge, it is quite forgiving and as a result I have seen it cater to those with bad habits but that forgiveness can also be used as a tool and give you the confidence to work on the skills which may flip you in another boat if that makes sense.

[@UguysRnuts]

Your bread knife makes one helluva mess. Next time, try a Rapala filetting knife for carving foam. Keep spritzing it with water as you cut and you'll get a nice smooth surface.

[@garry6954]

Be careful not to be a Darwin award winner. Make sure you can escape a roll over!

[@toddheil42]

While these foam type pads were exactly what I was looking for, your comments just about brought about the "sweats". Certainly don't want the legs to get cramped up, fall asleep while in the midst of rapids, take a spill and get trapped. Gotta think this through.

[@BlackflyCanoes]

@@toddheil42 We've been outfitting our boats with bulkhead saddles for ten years and this has never happened to our knowledge. Most people find it harder to stay *in* the boat when they are upside down, falling out is much easier than you think. You can always contact us on Facebook to set up a demo so you can try it for yourself!

[@SoffermanPerspective]

Excellent man!