Measurements for Traditional Kayak
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Body Measurements:
Cubit (from tip of fingers to outside of elbow) =
Fathom (from tips of fingers with arms stretched out) =
Fist (height of fist) =
Fistmele (height of fist with thumb sticking straight up) =
Hand Span (width of hand from tip of thumb to tip of little finger, with fingers spread) =
Foot (length of foot, big toe to heel) =
Measurements for Boat:
Length:
Three Fathoms plus a Cubic (Long Boat)=
Three Fathoms (Average Boat) =
Three Fathoms minus a Cubic (Short Boat) =
Width: Hips plus 2 Fist =
Foot Rest Area: Toe height =
Width at widest point =
Back Rest Height: (Floor to top of Deck) Fistmele =
Back Rest Position: One Foot plus one fist (Distance behind center) =
Foot Rest Position: Measure on floor, in boat
Mastic Height: Measure on floor in boat
Mastic Position: Measure on floor in boat