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#1 |
LOWSPARK
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: CARLSBAD
Posts: 251
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Seat in an outback
We have my PA which has a great seat/chair. We also have a 2013 outback with the stock hobie seat in it. My wife has no complaints about the seat, but whenever either one of my boys comes on a fishing trip with me they both complain of a sore back after 3 or 4 hrs of fishing. Both boys are in great physical condition(work out all the time).
How do any of you feel about upgraded seats in the outback ? I was looking this morning online and there are lots and lots of different types of seats all claiming to be "the most comfy"seat available. Any suggestions? |
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#2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta
Posts: 729
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You did not state exactly the nature of your sons' complaints. Are they sure the seat is properly adjusted for them? Is it a support problem, a padding issue? Since it's a HOBIE, do the other seats slide? Those seem to be the most common complaints.
![]() I got in on a group buy (GB) a couple years back on a Seairsports Pacific Angler seat (actually bought two) ![]() It has great high back support but no lumbar support (as with most seats). Like many older Kayakers I have a bad back so I bought some 4" closed cell foam and built a sturdy lumbar support. I've heard the GTS expedition seat is comfortable. They both have great seat padding, the GTS also has back padding and I hear it "wraps around" the body pretty nicely. I've heard only one person complain about the lack of lumbar support, otherwise I've heard nothing but good things about it! If you add more specifics on your son's issues I'm sure more members will chime in on how to remedy the situation. FFY |
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#3 |
LOWSPARK
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: CARLSBAD
Posts: 251
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Sore back
I'm not sure if I can be more specific other than "hey dad my back is killing me"after 3 or 4 hrs of fishing.Lower back, lumbar of back, back ache ! when they are both in prime condition without prior back issues, thats when I started listening. As I search the web I see almost everyone dislikes the stock hobie outback seat.
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#4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Encinitas
Posts: 395
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I feel your sons pain. The seats suck...wish I had advice to make it better.
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#5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: yorba linda
Posts: 120
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The new 2015 hobie kayaks all have the same seat as the PA
Maybe you could consider upgrading to a new model? http://m.hobiecat.com/mirage/mirage-outback/ |
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#6 |
Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 90
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Sell it and buy the 2015 Outback or do a Jackson Kayak Elite seat mod. Do a search on hobiecat.com fourms. Some guy did that mod and seems to like it. It looks pretty easy.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta
Posts: 729
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![]() Just waiting for the new Outback to come out. ![]() ![]() $ burning a hole in my pocket! FFY |
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