Hobie Seat Upgrade? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Quilted Germ · 01-10-2013, 10:34 AM

I have a Revo and want a better seat. After some internet research it appears I don't have much options when it comes to upgrading the seat. Am I missing something? Anyone out there upgrade their seat? Thanks for the info.

Baja_Traveler · 01-10-2013, 10:41 AM

I read over on the Hobie Forums that this seat is the one to get for a revo:

http://www.skwoosh.com/category/kayak-fishing.html

Quilted Germ · 01-10-2013, 10:45 AM

That link has a bunch of them. Do you know if they are all compatible with the Hobies??? Or which one(s)....can't believe Hobie doesn't have a top shelf model

jruiz · 01-10-2013, 10:46 AM

I have one from the above mentioned vendor. Storage is nice plus the rod holders. You may need to install padeyes behind seat.

http://www.skwoosh.com/product/kayak...ng/BC1204.html

Sdspeed · 01-10-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Quilted Germ

That link has a bunch of them. Do you know if they are all compatible with the Hobies??? Or which one(s)....can't believe Hobie doesn't have a top shelf model

Call hobie Direct in Oceanside,ca
1-800-hobie-49

steveooo · 01-10-2013, 11:40 AM

I'm sure most afermarket seats will fit on the Revo. They won't go into the plugs on the bottom of the seat, but you can attach them with front and rear straps like a traditional kayak seat. You may need to add 2 Pad Eyes behind the seat to attach the rear buckles, but with the adjustable rear straps you can probably just add it on & avoid doing any sort of modification.

Here is a Surf To Summit seat on my Hobie Adventure. No modifications needed to eitehr the seat or the kayak. It would probably be the same on the Revo.

Surf to Summit makes a very high quality seat, and that is where I'd start my search. Go see OEX and try a few seats on their Revo's I'd bet you will find a few that will work

Iceman · 01-10-2013, 11:58 AM

pre 2013 could use these pegs on most after market seats to keep the seat in place. Just make the holes with a soldering iron or heat up a screw driver

bus kid · 01-10-2013, 12:00 PM

I have a revo, and this seat works fine.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...er-Seat/Detail

Emeraldbaykayaks · 01-10-2013, 12:01 PM

I had a outback that I put a Surf To Summit seat on and it worked out great. I am not sure if a revo has a narrower seating area then a outback thow.

rhyak · 01-10-2013, 01:07 PM

Andy can those be ordered on line, I would like to get those for my yak need to replace the old ones.

Thanks

Ryan

Iceman · 01-10-2013, 01:56 PM

Ryan

They do not have these listed on KFS, you can call me with a cc and I will ship em out, total is around $16 shipped. 562-592-0800

TJones · 01-10-2013, 02:37 PM

the upgrade for stock hobie seat. you can add a liner / air cushion , to stock seat which will improve seat dramatically . this will make it as good as any after market seat . iceman can give part # and price. i would highly recommend it . and of course ice will take care of you.

RedSledTeam · 01-10-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TJones

the upgrade for stock hobie seat. you can add a liner / air cushion , to stock seat which will improve seat dramatically . this will make it as good as any after market seat . iceman can give part # and price. i would highly recommend it . and of course ice will take care of you.

Andy, Is there a "GEL" upgrade available for the Hobie seats?

TJones · 01-10-2013, 02:56 PM

Iceman · 01-10-2013, 03:27 PM

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Andy, Is there a "GEL" upgrade available for the Hobie seats?

Skwoosh makes some, I thought they were too pricey to carry them.

Hobie only makes the air/foam pad. I have used it and found it adds alot of comfort.

$50 plus shipping

http://www.skwoosh.com/product/kayaking/P1104.html

da22y · 01-10-2013, 03:38 PM

I use this :

http://www.amazon.com/Thermarest-Lit...hermarest+seat

Loop with some bungee cord to the stock seat, or epoxy a strap under this air seat to the stock seat, cheap and comfortable.

bus kid · 01-10-2013, 04:07 PM

Try this one.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001V9...sr=8-5&pi=SL75

TJones · 01-10-2013, 05:24 PM

well worth it. although the one suggested by bus is nice . you can crap your shorts on open water , and not have to worry about dumping the chutes or getting a rash.

TJones · 01-10-2013, 05:25 PM

is the same principle as the hobie upgrade . except no muss no fuss.

CKallday71 · 06-19-2013, 01:06 PM

So between these two seats what do people think? The factory Outback seat is ok but it seems a little low on my back and I always seem to be squirming for a comfortable position. I had a surf to summit on my Fish N Dive and it was very comfortable.

Seairsports
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...er-Seat/Detail

Surf to summit
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...on-Seat/Detail

01-10-2013, 10:34 AM	#1
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	Hobie Seat Upgrade? I have a Revo and want a better seat. After some internet research it appears I don't have much options when it comes to upgrading the seat. Am I missing something? Anyone out there upgrade their seat? Thanks for the info. __________________ Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first. - Ronald Reagan

01-10-2013, 10:45 AM	#3
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	That link has a bunch of them. Do you know if they are all compatible with the Hobies??? Or which one(s)....can't believe Hobie doesn't have a top shelf model __________________ Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first. - Ronald Reagan

01-10-2013, 11:58 AM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	pre 2013 could use these pegs on most after market seats to keep the seat in place. Just make the holes with a soldering iron or heat up a screw driver __________________

01-10-2013, 12:00 PM	#8
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	I have a revo, and this seat works fine. http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...er-Seat/Detail __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

01-10-2013, 01:07 PM	#10
rhyak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Central Coast Posts: 398	Andy can those be ordered on line, I would like to get those for my yak need to replace the old ones. Thanks Ryan __________________ Team Central Coast Kayak Fishing

01-10-2013, 10:41 AM	#2
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I read over on the Hobie Forums that this seat is the one to get for a revo: http://www.skwoosh.com/category/kayak-fishing.html

01-10-2013, 10:46 AM	#4
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	I have one from the above mentioned vendor. Storage is nice plus the rod holders. You may need to install padeyes behind seat. http://www.skwoosh.com/product/kayak...ng/BC1204.html

01-10-2013, 11:40 AM	#6
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	I'm sure most afermarket seats will fit on the Revo. They won't go into the plugs on the bottom of the seat, but you can attach them with front and rear straps like a traditional kayak seat. You may need to add 2 Pad Eyes behind the seat to attach the rear buckles, but with the adjustable rear straps you can probably just add it on & avoid doing any sort of modification. Here is a Surf To Summit seat on my Hobie Adventure. No modifications needed to eitehr the seat or the kayak. It would probably be the same on the Revo. Surf to Summit makes a very high quality seat, and that is where I'd start my search. Go see OEX and try a few seats on their Revo's I'd bet you will find a few that will work

01-10-2013, 12:01 PM	#9
Emeraldbaykayaks Junior Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 25	I had a outback that I put a Surf To Summit seat on and it worked out great. I am not sure if a revo has a narrower seating area then a outback thow.

01-10-2013, 01:56 PM	#11
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Ryan They do not have these listed on KFS, you can call me with a cc and I will ship em out, total is around $16 shipped. 562-592-0800 __________________

01-10-2013, 02:37 PM	#12
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	nobody mentioned the upgrade for stock hobie seat. you can add a liner / air cushion , to stock seat which will improve seat dramatically . this will make it as good as any after market seat . iceman can give part # and price. i would highly recommend it . and of course ice will take care of you.

01-10-2013, 02:56 PM	#14
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	i want one

01-10-2013, 03:38 PM	#16
da22y Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 265	Air seat I use this : http://www.amazon.com/Thermarest-Lit...hermarest+seat Loop with some bungee cord to the stock seat, or epoxy a strap under this air seat to the stock seat, cheap and comfortable.

01-10-2013, 04:07 PM	#17
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Try this one. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001V9...sr=8-5&pi=SL75 __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

01-10-2013, 05:24 PM	#18
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	the 50 $ upgrade well worth it. although the one suggested by bus is nice . you can crap your shorts on open water , and not have to worry about dumping the chutes or getting a rash.

01-10-2013, 05:25 PM	#19
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	ohh the therma rest is the same principle as the hobie upgrade . except no muss no fuss.

06-19-2013, 01:06 PM	#20
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	So between these two seats what do people think? The factory Outback seat is ok but it seems a little low on my back and I always seem to be squirming for a comfortable position. I had a surf to summit on my Fish N Dive and it was very comfortable. Seairsports http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...er-Seat/Detail Surf to summit http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...on-Seat/Detail __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.