Pro Angler Vantage seat mod...EASY! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bolocop · 02-12-2014, 10:34 PM

So it sounds like I'm one of the few who find the Vantage seat somewhat uncomfortable after extended periods of time. It's certainly better than the gel pads that come in the stock kayak seats for the other Mirage kayaks in the Hobie family. I always replace those with the $50 icomfort air cushion seat Hobie sells. As a result, I could fish the entire day with no numbness in my legs or rear.

Then I purchased a 2014 PA12 and the numbness came back. If you have similar symptoms, this mod may be of interest. Buy yourself a Thermarest lite self-inflating air cushion $27. Any air cushion will work, but make sure the cover of the cushion is synthetic and dries fast, that pad itself isn't too thick, and will fit. Also check your Vantage seat. I have a 2014 and I'm not sure if the design has changed for years prior.

This is a no-brainer for me. Cheap and no modification to the seat. I think it'll even stay in the event of a yard sale.

I tried to search for Vantage seat modifications, so maybe this has been brought up, but I couldn't find anything.

Here's the youtube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmf5HEm6RII

02-12-2014, 10:34 PM	#1
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	Pro Angler Vantage seat mod...EASY! So it sounds like I'm one of the few who find the Vantage seat somewhat uncomfortable after extended periods of time. It's certainly better than the gel pads that come in the stock kayak seats for the other Mirage kayaks in the Hobie family. I always replace those with the $50 icomfort air cushion seat Hobie sells. As a result, I could fish the entire day with no numbness in my legs or rear. Then I purchased a 2014 PA12 and the numbness came back. If you have similar symptoms, this mod may be of interest. Buy yourself a Thermarest lite self-inflating air cushion $27. Any air cushion will work, but make sure the cover of the cushion is synthetic and dries fast, that pad itself isn't too thick, and will fit. Also check your Vantage seat. I have a 2014 and I'm not sure if the design has changed for years prior. This is a no-brainer for me. Cheap and no modification to the seat. I think it'll even stay in the event of a yard sale. I tried to search for Vantage seat modifications, so maybe this has been brought up, but I couldn't find anything. Here's the youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmf5HEm6RII