After years of abusing my knees and hips I find it extremely painful to sit with my knees at the same elevation as my hips. Is there a way to get ones butt above their knees in a more natural sitting position and still use a Kayak. Belly boat and Canoe are my watercraft of choice ,but there are drawbacks with each. Excellent article. I hate people who can articulate their thoughts.I feel that I am a member of the Norm Crosby school of Communication. RH For you people under 45 Norm Crosby is the master of the malaprop.