Outback seat trouble - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

parkermann · 05-27-2015, 01:30 PM

Hey guys I have an older outback with the hobie seat. The back support really isn't that bad but after an hour or two my ass is extremely sore. Is there any easy mod I can do without buying an expensive seat? Can I just use a cushion? I will probably buy a new seat if I have to but I would really prefer not to spend a ton of money

Thanks

AirborneYak · 05-27-2015, 02:34 PM

I bought this seat pad.

http://www.amazon.com/Yakpads-PS-BLK.../dp/B000PZRUC6

I couldn't go out again without something soft after last week.

FISH11 · 05-27-2015, 02:54 PM

This is the best after market seat and will fix your problem. http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ic-angler-seat

Fishin' Magician · 05-27-2015, 03:41 PM

Andy at OEX showed me that seat just last week. It looks very comfortable, at least more comfortable than the one that I've been using for the last 4 years. I'm saving up my nickels and dimes to get one.

bolocop · 05-27-2015, 03:54 PM

Hobie sells an inflatable air cushion that matches up with your seat back. All you do is remove the gel pad and install the air pad. My legs never went numb after that.

https://www.austinkayak.com/products...i-Comfort.html

It's not cheap for an air cushion, but it solved my problems and the mod was clean. Plus, it's a Hobie, you have to expect $$

StinkyMatt · 05-28-2015, 10:09 AM

Cheap alternative that actually works very well...

A 7 dollar gardening kneeling pad from Lowes. Many guys use it and it provides a lot of extra comfort.

Rectangular about 10 inches by 18 inches or so.

Just stick it under on on top of your seat.

No air bladders.

buddha · 05-28-2015, 10:46 AM

Maybe they will resurrect this deal.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=16530

buddha · 05-28-2015, 10:51 AM

I put this under my seat.

http://www.sportchalet.com/product/3...XFdRoCiETw_wcB

This over my seat.

http://www.skwoosh.com/product/X3104.html

parkermann · 05-28-2015, 12:32 PM

Thanks for the info guys, I ordered a cushion that had good reviews. We will see how it goes I might post a review. If it doesn't work I'll eat the money and buy a better seat

TJones · 05-28-2015, 01:17 PM

Air seat cushion . You can find it on sports chalet website . It will also keep your buns dry . Hobie makes add on , but they only last a season .

05-27-2015, 01:30 PM	#1
parkermann Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 63	Outback seat trouble Hey guys I have an older outback with the hobie seat. The back support really isn't that bad but after an hour or two my ass is extremely sore. Is there any easy mod I can do without buying an expensive seat? Can I just use a cushion? I will probably buy a new seat if I have to but I would really prefer not to spend a ton of money Thanks Last edited by parkermann; 05-27-2015 at 03:16 PM.

05-27-2015, 02:54 PM	#3
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	This is the best after market seat and will fix your problem. http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ic-angler-seat __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

05-27-2015, 03:41 PM	#4
Fishin' Magician Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 219	Andy at OEX showed me that seat just last week. It looks very comfortable, at least more comfortable than the one that I've been using for the last 4 years. I'm saving up my nickels and dimes to get one. __________________ Here fishy, fishy, fishy.....

05-28-2015, 01:17 PM	#10
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Thermarest Air seat cushion . You can find it on sports chalet website . It will also keep your buns dry . Hobie makes add on , but they only last a season .

05-27-2015, 02:34 PM	#2
AirborneYak Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Long Beach Posts: 366	I bought this seat pad. http://www.amazon.com/Yakpads-PS-BLK.../dp/B000PZRUC6 I couldn't go out again without something soft after last week.

05-27-2015, 03:54 PM	#5
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	Hobie sells an inflatable air cushion that matches up with your seat back. All you do is remove the gel pad and install the air pad. My legs never went numb after that. https://www.austinkayak.com/products...i-Comfort.html It's not cheap for an air cushion, but it solved my problems and the mod was clean. Plus, it's a Hobie, you have to expect $$

05-28-2015, 10:09 AM	#6
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Cheap alternative that actually works very well... A 7 dollar gardening kneeling pad from Lowes. Many guys use it and it provides a lot of extra comfort. Rectangular about 10 inches by 18 inches or so. Just stick it under on on top of your seat. No air bladders.

05-28-2015, 10:46 AM	#7
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Maybe they will resurrect this deal. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=16530

05-28-2015, 10:51 AM	#8
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	I put this under my seat. http://www.sportchalet.com/product/3...XFdRoCiETw_wcB This over my seat. http://www.skwoosh.com/product/X3104.html

05-28-2015, 12:32 PM	#9
parkermann Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 63	Thanks for the info guys, I ordered a cushion that had good reviews. We will see how it goes I might post a review. If it doesn't work I'll eat the money and buy a better seat