[Paddlewise] Ergonomic Seats

I'm paddling an Eddyline Falcon 16, one of the earlier production models, I
think, and find the seat particularly uncomfortable.  Sides are OK, but the
flat bottom and perhaps the angle it's mounted in the boat make my legs go to
sleep, even on relatively short paddles.  I've added foam pads and even gel
pads on top of that.  I've gotten some relief, but not enough to make this
truly comfortable.  I am now intending to tear this seat out and replace it.
Should be an interesting replacement quest - any of you have seats you'd
particularly like to recommend?  I'm assuming I might be able to purchase
directly from the manufacturer as this is something not normally carried as a
separate item in most shops I've been in.  Do you have sources to suggest?





My very first kayaks, some decades back, I did hand layup of my own seats (and
the boats too, for that matter), so I may yet go that route if I can't do
better otherwise.  Another custom "need" here is a dip in the seat where the
tip of my spine would otherwise come into contact with the it.  I use a
"horseshoe" shaped cushion in my car, and am otherwise uncomforable there too.




Any help appreciated.





Natalie





Natalie Wiest


Galveston TX





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