Pro Angler Vantage seat mod...EASY!

[alanw]

I've tried a few different cushions. They all work for a little while, but 4-5 hours later and even soft foam ones hurt. I just picked up a Thermarest air cushion at Sports Chalet today, sitting on it for a while now and it feels good. Will try it on the yak this weekend.

[bolocop]

I hope it works for you.

I'm thinking now that this could work or not work depending on weight. I weigh 230lb with a boney rear, so I have no problem compressing the top mesh layer to the tightly pulled vinyl bottom layer on the vantage seat. I can actually feel my rear bones through the bottom of the seat. That bottom layer is hard!

I think this is why some find it more comfortable than others. If you don't reach that tight bottom layer, then it should feel soft. I haven't spent 8 hours out there in the PA12 yet, but I have with the icomfort air cushion hobie sells and I'm good.

Good luck. If it doesn't work for you where I put the cushion, at worst you can sit directly on it so you haven't lost any money, then you can use that pocket to store the air cushion.

[alanw]

Tried the thermarest today on my malibu with a regular seat. 6 hours on the water and no problem. Best seat cushion for a boney rear is an air cushion no doubt. I give it two thumbs up.

I think the hobie one may be a better shape for some seats but for less than half the cost I'll go with the thermarest instead.

[Cadillyak]

Just got my thermarest from Amazon. Legit!