One does not sit in a kayak; one wears a kayak
It's difficult to brace, make sweep turns, and/or to roll a kayak if your hips, knees, feet, and butt are not in solid contact with your boat. We sea kayakers may not require the glove-like boat fit favored by whitewater enthusiasts, but sliding around in our boats will noticeably hurt our paddling ability. In fact, one of the easiest things you can do to improve your paddling is to make your boat fit your body.
Read more about perfecting your cockpit in this ShopTip.
