Hobie PA seat vs. Other... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

katz · 02-28-2013, 12:38 PM

For those of you with experience sitting in both, how would you rate the seating in the PA vs. the seating in other syle kayaks. I was watching the Hobie video on the PA seating system and it seems pretty impressive.

Thanks!

Kraig

jorluivil · 02-28-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by katz

For those of you with experience sitting in both, how would you rate the seating in the PA vs. the seating in other syle kayaks. I was watching the Hobie video on the PA seating system and it seems pretty impressive.

Thanks!

Kraig

I don't have a PA but I don't think you can compare the PA seats to 'other' seats. Why you ask? To my knowledge the Hobie PA's only come with one style of seat so there is no way you will be able to compare the Hobie PA seats to the traditional kayak seats.

katz · 02-28-2013, 01:20 PM

I don't own a Kayak but was just daydreaming online and the seat on the PA looks very different (and comfortable). Just wondering if people who have used that seat and others think there is a big difference.

ful-rac · 02-28-2013, 03:25 PM

Can't speak for the new vantage PA seat but the original PA seat is awsome, very comfortable, but doesn't have the adjustabillity of the new one. Compared to my stealth seat...the PA seat wins hands down.

blitzburgh · 02-28-2013, 03:50 PM

The original PA seat was great...but the new seat is reeaally comfortable. Night and day compared to the standard kayak seat. Some of the after market seats are nice though.

Sdspeed · 02-28-2013, 04:03 PM

Could a PA seat be adapted to say a Stealth 12/14 ?

ful-rac · 02-28-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdspeed

Could a PA seat be adapted to say a Stealth 12/14 ?

Im sure anything is possible...but if you want a PA seat buy it with a PA.

BigCahoona · 02-28-2013, 05:18 PM

I had a Cobra Navigator X-F with a traditional kayak seat. It was fairly comfortable but after 4 to 5 hours of fishing my back would start to ache. I recently bought a PA 12 and there is no comparison. Seat is super comfy and with all the adjustments you can Taylor it to suit your needs pretty well. Would be hard to go back.

jruiz · 02-28-2013, 07:43 PM

I see most traditional kayak seats as butt pads with back support. PA seat is an actual seat that suspends you from the deck of the kayak.

Mr hooks · 02-28-2013, 08:11 PM

Only had the OG pa set it was good for me but for your needs, might night not work, check the specks. Ask your local Kayak shack to hook u up. I'd not don't buy from them. Always ride befor u enjoy. As u should.

PapaDave · 03-01-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by katz

For those of you with experience sitting in both, how would you rate the seating in the PA vs. the seating in other syle kayaks. I was watching the Hobie video on the PA seating system and it seems pretty impressive.

Thanks!

Kraig

I don't think you can compare it. I have a PA14 and it is by far much more comfortable than the Outback seat, even though I upgraded it. Also, it is dry. I have been in that seat for 12 hours many times in the summer.

RockyRaab · 03-01-2013, 09:34 AM

My PA14 is the only yak I've ever owned. It's a 2011 model, so it has the original (not current Vantage) seat. The only change I made was to raise it a couple inches to give me a better angle to the pedals. I do use an additional pad on the seat, but the seat is comfy without one. It's a great way to carry a throwable life preserver just in case. One of those classic square ones fits the seat perfectly.

Baja_Traveler · 03-01-2013, 09:41 AM

I'm on my 5th (or 6th if you count the squirt boat) kayak, and can say with no hesitition that the vantage seat in my PA14 is the most comfortable seat I've ever experienced. I can go all day in my touring kayaks, but not as comfortably. For a SOT, the vantage seat sets the bar pretty high.

Sully1 · 03-01-2013, 11:22 AM

The Hobie seat is the most comfortable I've sat in, and makes fishing all day not only do-able but enjoyable. I have the PA 14 2010 and can't wait to take it out again.

02-28-2013, 12:38 PM	#1
katz Junior Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 8	Hobie PA seat vs. Other... For those of you with experience sitting in both, how would you rate the seating in the PA vs. the seating in other syle kayaks. I was watching the Hobie video on the PA seating system and it seems pretty impressive. Thanks! Kraig

02-28-2013, 03:25 PM	#4
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Can't speak for the new vantage PA seat but the original PA seat is awsome, very comfortable, but doesn't have the adjustabillity of the new one. Compared to my stealth seat...the PA seat wins hands down. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-28-2013, 03:50 PM	#5
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	The original PA seat was great...but the new seat is reeaally comfortable. Night and day compared to the standard kayak seat. Some of the after market seats are nice though. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

03-01-2013, 11:22 AM	#14
Sully1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 274	The Hobie seat is the most comfortable I've sat in, and makes fishing all day not only do-able but enjoyable. I have the PA 14 2010 and can't wait to take it out again. __________________

02-28-2013, 01:20 PM	#3
katz Junior Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 8	I don't own a Kayak but was just daydreaming online and the seat on the PA looks very different (and comfortable). Just wondering if people who have used that seat and others think there is a big difference.

02-28-2013, 04:03 PM	#6
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	Could a PA seat be adapted to say a Stealth 12/14 ?

02-28-2013, 05:18 PM	#8
BigCahoona Junior Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South OC Posts: 3	I had a Cobra Navigator X-F with a traditional kayak seat. It was fairly comfortable but after 4 to 5 hours of fishing my back would start to ache. I recently bought a PA 12 and there is no comparison. Seat is super comfy and with all the adjustments you can Taylor it to suit your needs pretty well. Would be hard to go back.

02-28-2013, 07:43 PM	#9
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,002	I see most traditional kayak seats as butt pads with back support. PA seat is an actual seat that suspends you from the deck of the kayak.

02-28-2013, 08:11 PM	#10
Mr hooks Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 103	Only had the OG pa set it was good for me but for your needs, might night not work, check the specks. Ask your local Kayak shack to hook u up. I'd not don't buy from them. Always ride befor u enjoy. As u should.

03-01-2013, 09:34 AM	#12
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	My PA14 is the only yak I've ever owned. It's a 2011 model, so it has the original (not current Vantage) seat. The only change I made was to raise it a couple inches to give me a better angle to the pedals. I do use an additional pad on the seat, but the seat is comfy without one. It's a great way to carry a throwable life preserver just in case. One of those classic square ones fits the seat perfectly.

03-01-2013, 09:41 AM	#13
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I'm on my 5th (or 6th if you count the squirt boat) kayak, and can say with no hesitition that the vantage seat in my PA14 is the most comfortable seat I've ever experienced. I can go all day in my touring kayaks, but not as comfortably. For a SOT, the vantage seat sets the bar pretty high.