Paddlewise, I have again broken the seat on my Valley Aquanaut and I'm looking for a replacement. I've seen paddlers who have used the Bumfortable seat and seem to really like it. The seat is made by Steve Gurney a Kiwi kayak racer you can see info on the seat at: http://www.gurneygears.com/default.asp?subject=Bumfortable&type=page&contentA -- although at $150 it seems rather pricey. My thought is even though it is pricey it will save me a lot of time carving my own seat. It seems to come in high regard with the people I know who have used it and I'm certainly not going to get another stock seat from Valley that will only break again. I'm hoping I can find a wise paddler on this list that either has good or bad experience with the seat or has a better solution that works. Dave *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Redfish Kayaks in Port Townsend, Washington also has some interesting looking seats. I have been thinking seriously of getting one for my Mariner Coaster. Price is also about $150 from what I hear. It is custom made for your bum and your kayak. I have seen a few of these and even sat in one and it felt fine but, of course, it was made for someone else's butt. The appropriate url is: http://www.redfishkayak.com/seats.htm Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA PS: Jim Tibensky, who posts in this forum, has a testimonial aout the Bumfortable seat on their web page. You might want to ask him directly. On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 7:58 AM, David Strauch <dfs.kayaker_at_gmail.com>wrote: > Paddlewise, > > I have again broken the seat on my Valley Aquanaut and I'm looking for a > replacement. I've seen paddlers who have used the Bumfortable seat and seem > to really like it. The seat is made by Steve Gurney a Kiwi kayak racer you > can see info on the seat at: > > > http://www.gurneygears.com/default.asp?subject=Bumfortable&type=page&contentA > > -- although at $150 it seems rather pricey. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 11/17/2008 9:05:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, crjungers_at_gmail.com writes: Redfish Kayaks in Port Townsend, Washington also has some interesting looking seats. I have been thinking seriously of getting one for my Mariner Coaster. Price is also about $150 Their website is _http://www.redfishkayak.com/seats.htm_ (http://www.redfishkayak.com/seats.htm) Please note that the back support rests against the rear bulkhead. This is one of the measurements they ask you for, I believe. So, ability to move the seat position is something you should ask about before you order, if it is important to you. Pam in Washington State **************Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news & more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt p://toolbar.aol.com/moviefone/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000001) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Hi Dave, I've had one of Steve Gurney's Bumfortable seats for a few years in my race boat. Expensive, yes, but as you say it saves the hassle of carving your own. I think there are two sizes made, I'm not saying which mine is :-), but it fits well. I have packed a wedge of foam under the front so as to tip the front up a little and have drilled a couple of drain holes to stop the swimming pool-effect. Simple to fit, little chance of breaking it, I'm happy. Cheers JKA John Kirk-Anderson Banks Peninsula New Zealand > > I have again broken the seat on my Valley Aquanaut and I'm looking for a > replacement. I've seen paddlers who have used the Bumfortable seat and > seem to really like it. The seat is made by Steve Gurney a Kiwi kayak > racer you can see info on the seat at: > > http://www.gurneygears.com/default.asp?subject=Bumfortable&type=page&contentA > > -- although at $150 it seems rather pricey. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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