Hobie PA seat vs. Other... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PapaDave · 03-01-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by katz

For those of you with experience sitting in both, how would you rate the seating in the PA vs. the seating in other syle kayaks. I was watching the Hobie video on the PA seating system and it seems pretty impressive.

Thanks!

Kraig

I don't think you can compare it. I have a PA14 and it is by far much more comfortable than the Outback seat, even though I upgraded it. Also, it is dry. I have been in that seat for 12 hours many times in the summer.

RockyRaab · 03-01-2013, 09:34 AM

My PA14 is the only yak I've ever owned. It's a 2011 model, so it has the original (not current Vantage) seat. The only change I made was to raise it a couple inches to give me a better angle to the pedals. I do use an additional pad on the seat, but the seat is comfy without one. It's a great way to carry a throwable life preserver just in case. One of those classic square ones fits the seat perfectly.

Baja_Traveler · 03-01-2013, 09:41 AM

I'm on my 5th (or 6th if you count the squirt boat) kayak, and can say with no hesitition that the vantage seat in my PA14 is the most comfortable seat I've ever experienced. I can go all day in my touring kayaks, but not as comfortably. For a SOT, the vantage seat sets the bar pretty high.

Sully1 · 03-01-2013, 11:22 AM

The Hobie seat is the most comfortable I've sat in, and makes fishing all day not only do-able but enjoyable. I have the PA 14 2010 and can't wait to take it out again.

03-01-2013, 11:22 AM	#4
Sully1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 296	The Hobie seat is the most comfortable I've sat in, and makes fishing all day not only do-able but enjoyable. I have the PA 14 2010 and can't wait to take it out again. __________________

03-01-2013, 09:34 AM	#2
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	My PA14 is the only yak I've ever owned. It's a 2011 model, so it has the original (not current Vantage) seat. The only change I made was to raise it a couple inches to give me a better angle to the pedals. I do use an additional pad on the seat, but the seat is comfy without one. It's a great way to carry a throwable life preserver just in case. One of those classic square ones fits the seat perfectly.

03-01-2013, 09:41 AM	#3
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I'm on my 5th (or 6th if you count the squirt boat) kayak, and can say with no hesitition that the vantage seat in my PA14 is the most comfortable seat I've ever experienced. I can go all day in my touring kayaks, but not as comfortably. For a SOT, the vantage seat sets the bar pretty high.