Kayak seat recommendations? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

King Saba · 11-03-2015, 12:23 AM

It's time I've upgraded my seat, my butt thanks me for that lol. You guys have any recommendations? Comfort is key for me and a fairly high back rest is also needed. One with a bag attached would be nice too. I'd like to spend no more than 80, but I can compromise. Thanks all.

rossman · 11-03-2015, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by King Saba

It's time I've upgraded my seat, my butt thanks me for that lol. You guys have any recommendations? Comfort is key for me and a fairly high back rest is also needed. One with a bag attached would be nice too. I'd like to spend no more than 80, but I can compromise. Thanks all.

Mahigeer has a couple for sale that he sort of hid on this page

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...=26922&page=11

I have the same seat as the new one that he is selling and I find it very comfortable and the pad seems to maintain it's shape and remains comfortable for years. Mine is getting a little ratty after 8 years and thought of buying his new one but the logistis are an issue for me. You might want to take a look at it.

Dave Legacy · 11-03-2015, 06:07 AM

What seat do you have now? I have a COD Apex seat and it's surprisingly comfortable for a lengthy ride.

Mahigeer · 11-03-2015, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rossman

Mahigeer has a couple for sale that he sort of hid on this page

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...=26922&page=11

I have the same seat as the new one that he is selling and I find it very comfortable and the pad seems to maintain it's shape and remains comfortable for years. Mine is getting a little ratty after 8 years and thought of buying his new one but the logistis are an issue for me. You might want to take a look at it.

I wish I had known. I would have took it to Bob for you.

Which one you like? Maybe I can ship it to Bob, if the shipping charge is not an issue with you?

Maybe someone who is coming and is passing me on the way to the TG trip can pick it up.

rossman · 11-03-2015, 07:33 AM

Unfortunately I like the features of both. I like the thick pad on the new one but I need rod holders on it as my bait tank does not have them and I carry 4 rods normally.

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King Saba · 11-03-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Legacy

What seat do you have now? I have a COD Apex seat and it's surprisingly comfortable for a lengthy ride.

I'm leaning towards the Apex right now. I have the generic COD seat that literally has next to no foam for the seating pad.

alanw · 11-03-2015, 08:37 PM

I had the spider angler seat which was pretty nice. It had "our thickest padding" but it still got uncomfortable for me after a few hours. A Thermarest pad fixed it and easily doubled my comfort time. A pad might work for you on your current seat as it worked on my old basic seat as well. Otherwise that spider was pretty nice with a high back, two rod holders, a little bag, and attachment points.

King Saba · 11-04-2015, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rossman

Mahigeer has a couple for sale that he sort of hid on this page

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...=26922&page=11

I have the same seat as the new one that he is selling and I find it very comfortable and the pad seems to maintain it's shape and remains comfortable for years. Mine is getting a little ratty after 8 years and thought of buying his new one but the logistis are an issue for me. You might want to take a look at it.

lol I'll let you have the seat Rossman.

King Saba · 11-04-2015, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by alanw

I had the spider angler seat which was pretty nice. It had "our thickest padding" but it still got uncomfortable for me after a few hours. A Thermarest pad fixed it and easily doubled my comfort time. A pad might work for you on your current seat as it worked on my old basic seat as well. Otherwise that spider was pretty nice with a high back, two rod holders, a little bag, and attachment points.

an extra pad is my alternative idea and maybe just get newer, not so expensive seat. Which Thermarest do you suggest Alan?

GeauxFish · 11-04-2015, 07:49 AM

This has helped me tremendously with long hours fishing! No more lower back aches. Comfortable all day.

Amish Ed · 11-04-2015, 09:18 AM

Check out the Kingfisher seat by Feel Free. Most comfortable seat i've ever used. Andy should have them.

FISH11 · 11-04-2015, 09:30 AM

This is the best seat I have used. I have an older model on my older X Factor and it has great back support. The new model even has better bottom padding. Andy (Iceman) has said he recommends this seat, in the past. If you look at the picture, I think it even comes with a bottle of beer. Hopefully some Ballast Point, Ha Ha.http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ic-angler-seat

Mahigeer · 11-04-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

This is the best seat I have used. I have an older model on my older X Factor and it has great back support. The new model even has better bottom padding. Andy (Iceman) has said he recommends this seat, in the past. If you look at the picture, I think it even comes with a bottle of beer. Hopefully some Ballast Point, Ha Ha.http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ic-angler-seat

That is what I bought from Andy before going to Baja. I like it.

That is another reason I have two for sale now.

King Saba · 11-05-2015, 12:53 AM

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll have to see if they can fit my budget. For now I ordered this cushion for those sore butt ailments.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o00_s00

rossman · 11-05-2015, 02:31 AM

Sorry I didn't suggest this earlier but those little kneeling pads that you can find at gardening supply stores for a few bucks work pretty darn good if you need extra padding.

alanw · 11-05-2015, 06:45 AM

The foam stadium seat type pad added a little comfort but wasn't enough for me and I wasn't happy until I bought a self-inflating air type. To be fair I was out for up to 8 hours or longer and would have probably been OK with just extra foam for shorter 3-4 hour trips. I still preferred the air seat for shorter trips too though.

King Saba · 11-10-2015, 12:39 AM

So after testing out the foam pad at NPH I can say that it does help a little, but I still get sore from using it for more than a couple hours. Maybe it was the way sat. Anyways, after standing up for a few minutes (because I have a stealth

) my back was feeling better and the seat provided better comfort surprisingly for the next 3 hours after that.

summers in kuwait · 11-10-2015, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rossman

Sorry I didn't suggest this earlier but those little kneeling pads that you can find at gardening supply stores for a few bucks work pretty darn good if you need extra padding.

Agree. I added one of these to my old Tarpon 120. Gave me an extra few hours of comfort. I traced my seat's outline and cut it to fit. Pretty cheap and easy solution.

11-03-2015, 12:23 AM	#1
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Kayak seat recommendations? It's time I've upgraded my seat, my butt thanks me for that lol. You guys have any recommendations? Comfort is key for me and a fairly high back rest is also needed. One with a bag attached would be nice too. I'd like to spend no more than 80, but I can compromise. Thanks all.

11-03-2015, 07:33 AM	#5
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	Unfortunately I like the features of both. I like the thick pad on the new one but I need rod holders on it as my bait tank does not have them and I carry 4 rods normally. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

11-03-2015, 08:37 PM	#7
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	I had the spider angler seat which was pretty nice. It had "our thickest padding" but it still got uncomfortable for me after a few hours. A Thermarest pad fixed it and easily doubled my comfort time. A pad might work for you on your current seat as it worked on my old basic seat as well. Otherwise that spider was pretty nice with a high back, two rod holders, a little bag, and attachment points. __________________ 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

11-04-2015, 09:18 AM	#11
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Check out the Kingfisher seat by Feel Free. Most comfortable seat i've ever used. Andy should have them. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

11-04-2015, 09:30 AM	#12
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,629	This is the best seat I have used. I have an older model on my older X Factor and it has great back support. The new model even has better bottom padding. Andy (Iceman) has said he recommends this seat, in the past. If you look at the picture, I think it even comes with a bottle of beer. Hopefully some Ballast Point, Ha Ha.http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ic-angler-seat __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

11-03-2015, 06:07 AM	#3
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	What seat do you have now? I have a COD Apex seat and it's surprisingly comfortable for a lengthy ride.

11-05-2015, 12:53 AM	#14
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll have to see if they can fit my budget. For now I ordered this cushion for those sore butt ailments. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o00_s00

11-05-2015, 02:31 AM	#15
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	Sorry I didn't suggest this earlier but those little kneeling pads that you can find at gardening supply stores for a few bucks work pretty darn good if you need extra padding. __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

11-05-2015, 06:45 AM	#16
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	The foam stadium seat type pad added a little comfort but wasn't enough for me and I wasn't happy until I bought a self-inflating air type. To be fair I was out for up to 8 hours or longer and would have probably been OK with just extra foam for shorter 3-4 hour trips. I still preferred the air seat for shorter trips too though. __________________ 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

11-10-2015, 12:39 AM	#17
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	So after testing out the foam pad at NPH I can say that it does help a little, but I still get sore from using it for more than a couple hours. Maybe it was the way sat. Anyways, after standing up for a few minutes (because I have a stealth ) my back was feeling better and the seat provided better comfort surprisingly for the next 3 hours after that.