Kayak Seat Pads: The cheapest was the best for me. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

buddha · 03-11-2014, 11:50 AM

I have been trying kayak seat pads and have gone through several lately.

This one is ok but kind of thin.

http://www.amazon.com/Skwoosh-X3104-.../dp/B000A3I7IY

This one is the worst I have ever used and the valve always seems to let out all the air rendering it useless during the day and also I don't like the way it feels when fully inflated.

http://www.sportchalet.com/product/3...FY6Ufgod-h0AiQ

This one is the cheapest and the best of the three to me. Cheap, comfortable, doesn't need to be inflated.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What pads do you like to use?

FISH11 · 03-11-2014, 12:21 PM

This is a good add on. Has stick on backing to stay in place and three different densities to choose from. http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...eat-Pad/Detail

alanw · 03-11-2014, 12:35 PM

I have been trying the Thermarest one you linked from Sports Chalet. Mine holds air all day, no leakage at all. It's pretty comfortable once you get used to being an inch higher than normal and the extra movement you get from sitting on it. It also has to be strapped onto your existing seat if you want to make sure it doesn't slide around. So far it's better than any foam pad I've tried.

bassmanben · 03-11-2014, 02:28 PM

This one is my personal favorite, I've used it for two years now.

http://www.rei.com/product/845302/rei-sit-pad

btw jeff, when I'm down there in two weeks, if we can meet up I'll carry an extra one you can try out.

chxh8me · 03-11-2014, 02:34 PM

Bought this one due to having high hamstring tendinopathy (couldnt sit in my regular seat without feeling excruciating pain in my ass/hamstring):

http://www.amazon.com/Yakpads-Paddle...eywords=yakpad

Worked really well for me. I like the 3 loops it has... makes it easy to strap down to the seat so it won't slide around. Plus, I think there is some grippy material on the bottom to further prevent it from shifting around.

Hunters Pa · 03-11-2014, 02:49 PM

I cut what looks like a deformed pac-man out of the foam floor pad from Big Lots and put it under my normal seat. Made a huge difference and really cheap

buddha · 03-11-2014, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassmanben

This one is my personal favorite, I've used it for two years now.

http://www.rei.com/product/845302/rei-sit-pad

btw jeff, when I'm down there in two weeks, if we can meet up I'll carry an extra one you can try out.

Ok that would be great. Just call me or PM me. Hopefully I can get some shrimp pumped.

buddha · 03-18-2014, 06:07 AM

Just saw this on facebook. Interesting idea.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

kayakfisherman · 03-11-2014, 03:35 PM

Buy an old boogie board at a garage sale. Cut out a circular piece. Use goop.

Your ass will love you.

03-11-2014, 11:50 AM	#1
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Kayak Seat Pads: The cheapest was the best for me. I have been trying kayak seat pads and have gone through several lately. This one is ok but kind of thin. http://www.amazon.com/Skwoosh-X3104-.../dp/B000A3I7IY This one is the worst I have ever used and the valve always seems to let out all the air rendering it useless during the day and also I don't like the way it feels when fully inflated. http://www.sportchalet.com/product/3...FY6Ufgod-h0AiQ This one is the cheapest and the best of the three to me. Cheap, comfortable, doesn't need to be inflated. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 What pads do you like to use?

03-11-2014, 12:35 PM	#3
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	I have been trying the Thermarest one you linked from Sports Chalet. Mine holds air all day, no leakage at all. It's pretty comfortable once you get used to being an inch higher than normal and the extra movement you get from sitting on it. It also has to be strapped onto your existing seat if you want to make sure it doesn't slide around. So far it's better than any foam pad I've tried. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

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03-11-2014, 12:21 PM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	This is a good add on. Has stick on backing to stay in place and three different densities to choose from. http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...eat-Pad/Detail

03-11-2014, 02:28 PM	#4
bassmanben Junior Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 19	This one is my personal favorite, I've used it for two years now. http://www.rei.com/product/845302/rei-sit-pad btw jeff, when I'm down there in two weeks, if we can meet up I'll carry an extra one you can try out.

03-11-2014, 02:34 PM	#5
chxh8me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Thousand Oaks Posts: 182	Bought this one due to having high hamstring tendinopathy (couldnt sit in my regular seat without feeling excruciating pain in my ass/hamstring): http://www.amazon.com/Yakpads-Paddle...eywords=yakpad Worked really well for me. I like the 3 loops it has... makes it easy to strap down to the seat so it won't slide around. Plus, I think there is some grippy material on the bottom to further prevent it from shifting around.

03-11-2014, 02:49 PM	#6
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,360	I cut what looks like a deformed pac-man out of the foam floor pad from Big Lots and put it under my normal seat. Made a huge difference and really cheap

03-18-2014, 06:07 AM	#8
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Just saw this on facebook. Interesting idea. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

03-11-2014, 03:35 PM	#9
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Buy an old boogie board at a garage sale. Cut out a circular piece. Use goop. Your ass will love you.