{"product_id":"necky-style-kayak-backband","title":"Necky Style Kayak BackBand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Old Town backrest is the replacement for the Large Necky Backband \u003ci\u003e(the Necky brand is owned by Old Town.)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis can be mounted different ways depending on the model and vintage of your craft. Not all Necky kayaks will have the same seat or backrest that your does, there's lots of variations over several decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eOld Town uses this Backband in the Looksha tandem which they still build today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear of this backband has two studs (2 inches on center) that line up with the adjustable mounting bracket (black plastic with a series of holes to adjust the backband higher or lower) which connects the backrest to the seat in many Necky models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Backband is semi-rigid, so it will tend to wrap around your back as you tighten the straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eYou could also mount this in typical backband fashion -the strap grommets just need to be mounted somewhere forward of the seatback, then use bungees to tether the backband in place. Mounting this way tends to vary a bit from one year, brand or model to another.\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOriginal Necky photos and instructions are just shown for comparison.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackBand Dimensions: @ 15\" wide by 7.5\" tall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides ample lumbar support, movement and comfort for all body types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an easy upgrade to replace your old seat back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Large Touring Backband is great for most any kayak model and brand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustment Straps included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGet one now to fix up your old kayak, or upgrade if you just prefer more back support and comfort. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Style:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Town (necky) BackBand, $89.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Town (necky) BackBand Kit -with adjustable mounting bracket and 4 knobs, $139.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Necky","offers":[{"title":"BackBand","offer_id":39942194626596,"sku":"01.1315.3670","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BackBand Kit -with adjustable mounting bracket and 4 knobs","offer_id":41977893158948,"sku":"01.1315.3670kit","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7747\/0244\/files\/necky-style-backband.jpg?v=1735580035","url":"https:\/\/oakorchardcanoe.com\/products\/necky-style-kayak-backband","provider":"Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}