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Kayak Seat modifications

Posted on 5/7/14 at 7:46 am
Posted by couv1217
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Sep 2007
3527 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 7:46 am
What are some kayak seat modifications you have done? It seems the standard issue seat doesn't have much butt padding or back support. I've heard some people use a stadium tailgate seat. Anyone heard of or tried this? Any other suggestions for seat modifications that give more padding and back support?
Posted by Salmon
I helped draft the email
Member since Feb 2008
85370 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 7:49 am to
What kayak do you have?

I have a Native, so my seat is pretty much perfect. The seat is one of the most important things to look at when buying a kayak IMO
Posted by couv1217
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Sep 2007
3527 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 7:51 am to
Field and Stream Eagle Talon 12
Posted by Dangling Angler
Member since Jan 2012
98 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 8:03 am to
Get the gts expedition. Do not get a crack of dawn seat. I have this kayak and the cod seat will bruise your arse.
Posted by couv1217
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Sep 2007
3527 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 8:07 am to
quote:

gts expedition

Damn...looks nice....if I had $200 to spend on a seat. Looking for a more financial savvy solution.
Posted by Boats n Hose
NOLA
Member since Apr 2011
37248 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 8:42 am to
I velcroed a raised stadium seat to the pirogue when I used to use that. It worked pretty well. As long as the seat area isn't too flimsy it'd probably work fine in a kayak

One like this

Posted by Polar Pop
Member since Feb 2012
10914 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 9:21 am to
Check out the Ascend seat for $80.



LINK
Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
40464 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 9:24 am to
Mine literally has the worst seat you could imagine
Posted by Polar Pop
Member since Feb 2012
10914 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 9:27 am to
Heritage?
Posted by Boats n Hose
NOLA
Member since Apr 2011
37248 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 9:28 am to
Stadium seat brah. $40 (or less I guess, that was the first thing that popped up when I searched)

If the new ascend didn't have such a badass seat, I'd be tempted to try it fa sho.
Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
40464 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 9:29 am to
Mine is some mesh back POS
This post was edited on 5/7/14 at 9:29 am
Posted by PillageUrVillage
Mordor
Member since Mar 2011
15727 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 9:57 am to
I want to find a way to put the native watercraft seat on my pescador 12.

Posted by DownSouthDave
Member since Jan 2013
7502 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 11:39 am to
Hobie Vantage seat is the tits!

Posted by Polar Pop
Member since Feb 2012
10914 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 11:43 am to
The Hobie seats are insane, almost like a recliner.

They even have adjustable lumbar support
Posted by DownSouthDave
Member since Jan 2013
7502 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 11:44 am to
And the bottom folds up to give you more standing room!

I tried to find one for sale, the only one was on ebay for $560. Seems a little steep.
Posted by PillageUrVillage
Mordor
Member since Mar 2011
15727 posts
Posted on 5/7/14 at 12:23 pm to


That's more than I paid for my

Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
86410 posts
Posted on 5/12/14 at 8:54 am to
Bump. I need ideas.

This is what I'm dealing with.

This post was edited on 5/12/14 at 9:14 am
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
86410 posts
Posted on 5/12/14 at 2:18 pm to
Going to work with this


Plus

Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
86410 posts
Posted on 5/13/14 at 8:26 am to
Above = total failure.

Going to shop for some dense foam next.
Posted by Polar Pop
Member since Feb 2012
10914 posts
Posted on 5/13/14 at 8:42 am to


What about that Ascend seat I posted on pg 1. Looks to be pretty comfortable and should be a direct fit.
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