Malibu stealth kayak seat? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GeauxFish · 09-01-2015, 08:17 AM

I just got my first kayak and took it out this weekend. The Malibu stealth 12 foot is a nice kayak from what I can tell. However the break of dawn seat is not very comfortable after five hours of fishing. Any advice on a seat that can be purchased that will offer more back support and possibly elevate the body off of the molded frame of the kayak?

HobieScot · 09-01-2015, 09:40 AM

I'm not familiar with that kayak or seat options for it but as for the seat bottom you can find a cushion designed to be used on a kayak

I had a molded rubber one that helped remove that feeling of sitting on the hard plastic of the kayak all day. But then I found an inflatable one that worked even better.

I got it at OEX. I can't remember but it might be a hobie brand. I'll check when I get home

The inflatable one keeps my skinny little ass comfortable all day. It has a self inflating valve that allows you to adjust how much air you want in it. It's maybe an inch thick when fully inflated.

One of the best upgrades I've purchased for the kayak and it should work with any seat

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Cbad Mike · 09-01-2015, 11:06 AM

I have one of those foam kick boards that you see at pools under the seat of my stealth . Works well.

summers in kuwait · 09-01-2015, 11:25 AM

On my old Tarpon 120 I used to have a really low quality seat. It would kill my back and my Hank Hill butt. I picked up one of these and cut it to shape. You can velcro or attach if needed. Kneeling Cushion

Worked for me.

Harry Hill · 09-02-2015, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by summers in kuwait

On my old Tarpon 120 I used to have a really low quality seat. It would kill my back and my Hank Hill butt. I picked up one of these and cut it to shape. You can velcro or attach if needed. Kneeling Cushion

Worked for me.

some friends call me Hank, and my last name is Hill, and yes, I do have a Hank Hill butt. The Ascend seat seems pretty comfortable but so far the longest time I've spent in it is 5 hours.

Dirty Curti · 09-01-2015, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GeauxFish

I just got my first kayak and took it out this weekend. The Malibu stealth 12 foot is a nice kayak from what I can tell. However the break of dawn seat is not very comfortable after five hours of fishing. Any advice on a seat that can be purchased that will offer more back support and possibly elevate the body off of the molded frame of the kayak?

No shit, I felt the same way. I went to West Marine and picked up this seat kayak seat Way better but still not perfect. I would like more support in the lower lumbar but if I could I would put a recliner in the seat but that just isn't going to happen.

They also have these seat cushion

GeauxFish · 09-01-2015, 02:53 PM

Cool thanks for the tips. I have a self inflating ground seat cushion I use for turkey hunting. Gonna give that a try this weekend. If that does no good. Gonna go through the other suggestions til something works for me.

Fishin' Magician · 09-02-2015, 06:33 AM

I just bought a new seat for my Malibu Stealth 12 a couple of weeks ago from Andy at OEX. Much, much better than the seat that I had been using. It was around $200 but well worth it.

HobieScot · 09-02-2015, 06:53 AM

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This is the air cushion I use. It works great and keeps me comfortable all day

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09-01-2015, 08:17 AM	#1
GeauxFish Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pomona Posts: 38	Malibu stealth kayak seat? I just got my first kayak and took it out this weekend. The Malibu stealth 12 foot is a nice kayak from what I can tell. However the break of dawn seat is not very comfortable after five hours of fishing. Any advice on a seat that can be purchased that will offer more back support and possibly elevate the body off of the molded frame of the kayak?

09-01-2015, 11:06 AM	#3
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	I have one of those foam kick boards that you see at pools under the seat of my stealth . Works well. __________________ [SIGPIC]

09-02-2015, 06:33 AM	#8
Fishin' Magician Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 219	I just bought a new seat for my Malibu Stealth 12 a couple of weeks ago from Andy at OEX. Much, much better than the seat that I had been using. It was around $200 but well worth it. __________________ Here fishy, fishy, fishy.....

09-01-2015, 09:40 AM	#2
HobieScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 370	I'm not familiar with that kayak or seat options for it but as for the seat bottom you can find a cushion designed to be used on a kayak I had a molded rubber one that helped remove that feeling of sitting on the hard plastic of the kayak all day. But then I found an inflatable one that worked even better. I got it at OEX. I can't remember but it might be a hobie brand. I'll check when I get home The inflatable one keeps my skinny little ass comfortable all day. It has a self inflating valve that allows you to adjust how much air you want in it. It's maybe an inch thick when fully inflated. One of the best upgrades I've purchased for the kayak and it should work with any seat Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-01-2015, 11:25 AM	#4
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	On my old Tarpon 120 I used to have a really low quality seat. It would kill my back and my Hank Hill butt. I picked up one of these and cut it to shape. You can velcro or attach if needed. Kneeling Cushion Worked for me.

09-01-2015, 02:53 PM	#7
GeauxFish Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pomona Posts: 38	Cool thanks for the tips. I have a self inflating ground seat cushion I use for turkey hunting. Gonna give that a try this weekend. If that does no good. Gonna go through the other suggestions til something works for me.

09-02-2015, 06:53 AM	#9
HobieScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 370	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1441201980.962883.jpg This is the air cushion I use. It works great and keeps me comfortable all day Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk