Seat padding

[619-SWIM-DOG]

I use a garden pad under my seat. It seems to work well and is a low cost compared to other options.

[alanw]

My kayak seat hurt after 3 or 4 hours. I bought a 1" thick foam camping seat pad at Big5 for $10 and put it under my seat, no help at all. The seat padding is just too hard or my butt is padded in the wrong places.

I put the pad on top of the seat and now I get 5 to 6 hours before it starts hurting. I need something better to get 7 or 8 hours out of it. I suppose I could double up on the camping pad.

Was hoping others had better reports about air or gel before I spent money on something else.

[Hobie-Pedaller]

i've used several types of inflatable seat pads, often stay out on water for 10+ hours per outing, and am very happy with their "padding" & comfort. BUT for me, they always eventually get holes/leaks.

but i still can't do without them.

my current inflatable cushion is a Crack of Dawn brand, which i bought at FastLane in Misn Bay a few years ago. but now has a slow leak, and has to be re-inflated every few hours.

time to buy another one soon.
still researching which brand/type i plan to buy next.
i've never tried gel filled. i might try that next.
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