What do I use for footrests in an older Riot whitewater kayak?

What do I use for footrests in an older Riot whitewater kayak?

These old style kayaks didn't come with installed footrests. Some of the newer models do now. Basically what came with it likely was a big chunk of foam to cut and mold to your liking to wedge your feet against.

You basically want your heels together, frog leg so that your knees and thighs are hugging the sides and top of the boat for control. The more contact your body has with the kayak the more you are going to be able to be control the kayak in moving water.

Watch this video:
https://youtu.be/W1coezOzTKs?si=N3R6TZTo09mhma2G which is a pretty good explanation of how install foam footrest to fit.

There are some precut pieces like this :
https://jacksonkayak.com/jackson-kayak-linear-foot-block-system/ or https://www.trailheadpaddleshack.ca/wave-sport-foam-foot-block.html

 Chunks of foam can be found here like this:

For final touches can grab a couple sets of these for extra padding on your knees (under the deck) or beside your hips for a tighter fit.
https://boutiqueborealdesign.com/products/beluga-self-adhesive-rectangular-knee-pads Hope this helps a bit

Hope this helps,