Question about leaning post installation

[wattaway2]

It’s definitely a balancing act when you stand up you needed little further back when you sit down it’s hard to reach but I must’ve ended up at 16 inches because the pad I got from capt Harry’s just fit

[Bigsean]

Don't put too close you have to consider when your running with you knees up on the foot rest and you hit a wave wrong..you don't want your knees all jammed up..JMO

[Redfish27]

Thanks everyone for all your input and recommendations. Completed the install and worked out perfect