Seat in an outback - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tsugg · 08-30-2014, 07:20 AM

We have my PA which has a great seat/chair. We also have a 2013 outback with the stock hobie seat in it. My wife has no complaints about the seat, but whenever either one of my boys comes on a fishing trip with me they both complain of a sore back after 3 or 4 hrs of fishing. Both boys are in great physical condition(work out all the time).
How do any of you feel about upgraded seats in the outback ? I was looking this morning online and there are lots and lots of different types of seats all claiming to be "the most comfy"seat available.
Any suggestions?

FlyFishinYakr · 08-30-2014, 08:16 AM

You did not state exactly the nature of your sons' complaints. Are they sure the seat is properly adjusted for them? Is it a support problem, a padding issue? Since it's a HOBIE, do the other seats slide? Those seem to be the most common complaints.

I got in on a group buy (GB) a couple years back on a Seairsports Pacific Angler seat (actually bought two)

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It has great high back support but no lumbar support (as with most seats). Like many older Kayakers I have a bad back so I bought some 4" closed cell foam and built a sturdy lumbar support.
I've heard the GTS expedition seat is comfortable. They both have great seat padding, the GTS also has back padding and I hear it "wraps around" the body pretty nicely. I've heard only one person complain about the lack of lumbar support, otherwise I've heard nothing but good things about it!
If you add more specifics on your son's issues I'm sure more members will chime in on how to remedy the situation.
FFY

tsugg · 08-30-2014, 08:22 AM

I'm not sure if I can be more specific other than "hey dad my back is killing me"after 3 or 4 hrs of fishing.Lower back, lumbar of back, back ache ! when they are both in prime condition without prior back issues, thats when I started listening. As I search the web I see almost everyone dislikes the stock hobie outback seat.

lbsurf2ca · 08-30-2014, 08:30 AM

I feel your sons pain. The seats suck...wish I had advice to make it better.

crazywakeboarder · 08-31-2014, 06:10 PM

The new 2015 hobie kayaks all have the same seat as the PA

Maybe you could consider upgrading to a new model?

http://m.hobiecat.com/mirage/mirage-outback/

MissileTM · 08-31-2014, 06:18 PM

Sell it and buy the 2015 Outback or do a Jackson Kayak Elite seat mod. Do a search on hobiecat.com fourms. Some guy did that mod and seems to like it. It looks pretty easy.

FlyFishinYakr · 09-01-2014, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazywakeboarder

The new 2015 hobie kayaks all have the same seat as the PA

Maybe you could consider upgrading to a new model?

http://m.hobiecat.com/mirage/mirage-outback/

New Outback seats not quite the same as the PA's (no armrests).

Just waiting for the new Outback to come out.

Bought a brand new HDS-8 Gen-2 to mount on it.

$ burning a hole in my pocket!
FFY

08-30-2014, 07:20 AM	#1
tsugg LOWSPARK Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: CARLSBAD Posts: 251	Seat in an outback We have my PA which has a great seat/chair. We also have a 2013 outback with the stock hobie seat in it. My wife has no complaints about the seat, but whenever either one of my boys comes on a fishing trip with me they both complain of a sore back after 3 or 4 hrs of fishing. Both boys are in great physical condition(work out all the time). How do any of you feel about upgraded seats in the outback ? I was looking this morning online and there are lots and lots of different types of seats all claiming to be "the most comfy"seat available. Any suggestions?

08-30-2014, 08:22 AM	#3
tsugg LOWSPARK Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: CARLSBAD Posts: 251	Sore back I'm not sure if I can be more specific other than "hey dad my back is killing me"after 3 or 4 hrs of fishing.Lower back, lumbar of back, back ache ! when they are both in prime condition without prior back issues, thats when I started listening. As I search the web I see almost everyone dislikes the stock hobie outback seat.

08-30-2014, 08:30 AM	#4
lbsurf2ca Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Encinitas Posts: 395	I feel your sons pain. The seats suck...wish I had advice to make it better. __________________

08-30-2014, 08:16 AM	#2
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	You did not state exactly the nature of your sons' complaints. Are they sure the seat is properly adjusted for them? Is it a support problem, a padding issue? Since it's a HOBIE, do the other seats slide? Those seem to be the most common complaints. I got in on a group buy (GB) a couple years back on a Seairsports Pacific Angler seat (actually bought two) . It has great high back support but no lumbar support (as with most seats). Like many older Kayakers I have a bad back so I bought some 4" closed cell foam and built a sturdy lumbar support. I've heard the GTS expedition seat is comfortable. They both have great seat padding, the GTS also has back padding and I hear it "wraps around" the body pretty nicely. I've heard only one person complain about the lack of lumbar support, otherwise I've heard nothing but good things about it! If you add more specifics on your son's issues I'm sure more members will chime in on how to remedy the situation. FFY

08-31-2014, 06:10 PM	#5
crazywakeboarder Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: yorba linda Posts: 120	The new 2015 hobie kayaks all have the same seat as the PA Maybe you could consider upgrading to a new model? http://m.hobiecat.com/mirage/mirage-outback/

08-31-2014, 06:18 PM	#6
MissileTM Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 90	Sell it and buy the 2015 Outback or do a Jackson Kayak Elite seat mod. Do a search on hobiecat.com fourms. Some guy did that mod and seems to like it. It looks pretty easy.