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Hello,

I have taken my ODC 420 out twice now, first time with no rod holder, now have a 3 rod holder and love it, but I now have another issue. I am constantly trying to tighten my straps to keep me straight up and not slouching back. After today I tightened the straps on the bottom of the seat, so I will see if that helps for next trip, also I tightened the straps on the side before I got in, last time I think they were too loose. I have seen on some others where they have some PVC on the back of the seat but I could not find an illustration on the best of the best sticky. Not even sure if that is the reason the PVC is on the back of the others I have seen, or maybe I have doing something wrong. Any help would be great.

Went to maybe pond in clearfield, got 3 kitties nothing over 15 inches, but my buddy got 2 that were problem 4 or 5 pounds, left the cameras at home, but is going to take some pics so I can post them.

Bean
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That is a very good question. It the PVC back rest should be somewhere in the archives.

The PVC on the backrest was 1st initiated by TubeDude. He did that in an effort to have a little more support for his own back. I'm sure he will chime in soon and give you all the logistics since it was initially his design.

Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have and also provide any answers or comments that you are comfortable sharing with others. After all, we all learn from each other.[cool]
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[cool][#0000ff]Getting the seats adjusted so they are both functional and comfortable seems to be one of the biggies for every new tube and tuber. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The ODC 420 tends to let the top piece of foam slip down behind the bottom piece, if you do not have those two straps at the bottom backside snugged up good. Sounds like you have found that problem and may have it solved.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Yes, I started the PVC backrest idea. It started out as the connection foundation for a prototype Bimini shade cover. That worked, but I did not use it that much. However, I left the crossbar in place since it raised the seat back and created more rigidity. TubeBabe also wanted one on hers and neither of us would take our tubes out without them now.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Here are a couple of pictures that show the basic design. You just measure the width inside the seat cover, and cut the width of the crossbar to fit...considering the size of the fittings, etc. The downside is that you have to cut a small hole in the top of the seat cover through which to shove the 1/2" PVC down through. You also have to take out the foam back piece and cut a V groove down each side to accomodate the PVC. A good sharp knife and a steady hand makes that a quick job. Put it back in, cinch up the straps, insert the PVC, and you are good to go.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]By the way, the next time I mess with that, I am going to raise it a bit and shove the cross piece through a piece of foam noodle before gluing in place. If I get the height right, it will hit me right about the neckline...providing a nice head rest for on the water naptime.[/#0000ff]




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thanks for the info!

Bean
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Bean, the ol' man had a Super Fat Cat and didn't care for the back of the seat either. He stuck a piece of Lexan in the back rest the size of the seat and it worked great.
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