Hobie Vantage Seat vs Older Model Seat - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

katz · 11-24-2015, 02:03 PM

Considering a Hobie kayak and I would like to get some opinions regarding seating. I would really like something comfortable (considering an Oasis for my wife and I).

Is the new Vantage seat way more comfortable than the seats that you could get on an older model kayak?

Thanks. Katz

ctfphoto · 11-24-2015, 02:11 PM

Yes, Vantage Seat is very comfortable and dry.

socal.beach.bum · 11-24-2015, 02:16 PM

Much more comfortable and better for your back

Mahigeer · 11-24-2015, 04:02 PM

I think it takes time to get used to new Hobie seat.

My back was hurting when I tried Bob's Outback with the new seat, yet on my own Malibu seat I was comfortable for longer hours.

I liked the fact that I could store tackle under the seat. As long as I did not overturned.

My newly purchased 2013 outback has older style seat. I am going to try the seat I got from Andy for the Malibu. Hope it works out.

octico · 11-24-2015, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I think it takes time to get used to new Hobie seat.

My back was hurting when I tried Bob's Outback with the new seat, yet on my own Malibu seat I was comfortable for longer hours.

I liked the fact that I could store tackle under the seat. As long as I did not overturned.

My newly purchased 2013 outback has older style seat. I am going to try the seat I got from Andy for the Malibu. Hope it works out.

Thew new seat is a way better than the old seat, are you sure you adjusted it correctly? I had a Revo with old seat, when I moved to the new yak with the vantage seat all my back pain went a way. I guess everyone is different.

Harry Hill · 11-24-2015, 09:31 PM

the one good thing about my Ascend kayak is the seat, it's very comfortable. I raised it a couple of inches because I didn't like the bidet effect from the scuppers in choppy water.

11-24-2015, 02:03 PM	#1
katz Junior Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 8	Hobie Vantage Seat vs Older Model Seat Considering a Hobie kayak and I would like to get some opinions regarding seating. I would really like something comfortable (considering an Oasis for my wife and I). Is the new Vantage seat way more comfortable than the seats that you could get on an older model kayak? Thanks. Katz

11-24-2015, 02:11 PM	#2
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Yes, Vantage Seat is very comfortable and dry.

11-24-2015, 02:16 PM	#3
socal.beach.bum Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Palos Verde, CA Posts: 636	Much more comfortable and better for your back

11-24-2015, 04:02 PM	#4
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,863	I think it takes time to get used to new Hobie seat. My back was hurting when I tried Bob's Outback with the new seat, yet on my own Malibu seat I was comfortable for longer hours. I liked the fact that I could store tackle under the seat. As long as I did not overturned. My newly purchased 2013 outback has older style seat. I am going to try the seat I got from Andy for the Malibu. Hope it works out.

11-24-2015, 09:31 PM	#6
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	the one good thing about my Ascend kayak is the seat, it's very comfortable. I raised it a couple of inches because I didn't like the bidet effect from the scuppers in choppy water.