Another seating question for comfort? health
 

I'm gonna pull the trigger on a a used yak tomorrow. If I don't I'll analyze it to death. I have low back and leg issues (pain). With all the seats out there has anybody with pain issues found some relief with a seat bottom that is thicker. Have to paddle , I do know that, so no peddler for me.

I've seen some anywhere from 1" to 3 " thicker than most stock seats.
Not only more padding on my boney but will the angle possible help with health issues. I know this is subjective but thought someone with leg or back issues may have an approach without buying 20 different seats.

I honestly think I'll feel better if I get involved and take a chance of improving my health than if I just sit here staring at my computer screen.

thx :cheers1:

gosh I think the only way to do this is try as many as you can, I have both siadica, if that's how you spell it, too lazy to look it up, anyhow, bad back herre too, but I can still pedal, I myself would suck it up and go down to OEX and demo everything they have until you felt comfy, and I would bring my yak, and try them in the bay...make a day of it, bring a rod and some plastic...IMO

I haven't asked OEX about trying seats, kayaks yes but seats on my kayak. That would be great. I tried peddling several times but unfortunately it just beats the tar out of me. My upper body even though it's been rebuilt a couple times it's doing very well vs. my legs the most. Would like to be able to get stronger and have a low enough pain level to at least enjoy some fishing for a half a day when things are nice out.

Most comfortable seat I've ever used was a Feel Free seat. Andy has them at OEX Sunset Beach. Perhaps the OEX down your way carries them?

Something like this one/
They have a lot of cool products, THX

Looks like the one, but Andy can confirm.

Amen. Good for you, a great attitude. I'm a doctor. . .Take two kayak fishing sessions each week and you'll feel better. Don't expect miracles, but the first couple of times may make you sore, it's a lot of work. Stick with it 2x each week, for at least 52 weeks. And don't forget to post the porn.

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I'm not a doctor but I had a few beers and I'm pretty confident I can do brain surgery right now.

Oh sure I gotta learn how to fish for something other than clams :luxhello:

this is really good advise actually...slowly but surely, you will be able to be out on the water for the whole day, it will come...keep at it..."wax on wax off"...:reel: