Ok, who has a gel seat and which one?

[john from md]

And of course, do you like it.

I am starting to get sciatica pain in my left leg and I feel a better seat will help.

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Regards,

John

[CB kayak 02]

Skwoosh makes gel seats...

I have a different company, but it;s not coming to me right now, I'll edit when I remember

[tufnik]

I got the Skwoosh angler seat cushion and use it in addition to the stock Outback seat. Cost me $50, and it does not improve it that much. I still get yak ass pain. I can use foam pads for a lot cheaper.

[MetroMan]

http://www.skwoosh.com/product/kayak...ng/BC1204.html

Was on the water for 4 hrs yesterday. Didnt have to reposition for discomfort...not once

[Shady]

I got the Skwoosh angler seat cushion and use it in addition to the stock Outback seat. Cost me $50, and it does not improve it that much. I still get yak ass pain. I can use foam pads for a lot cheaper.

I have the same setup and I think it's better than just using the hobie seat by itself, but not perfect.

Tufnik, you probably need to buy a cloud to sit on for the marathon trips that you put in to be comfortable...

[Redfish12]

I have the first skwoosh seat and put a review on here. The butt pad is great but the back support could be better. I glued a foam pad to my kayak and put the stock seat on, works about the same. The newer skwoosh seats look a lot more capable. Medicyaker won one at the Susky Jamboree this weekend that looked great!

[john from md]

I'm leaning towards getting just seat pad as the OC Comfort Tech back is working well and I don't need the extra storage.

I have done web searches and the Skwoosh seems to have a better following than the other gel seat, the Yakpad.

[CB kayak 02]

I'm leaning towards getting just seat pad as the OC Comfort Tech back is working well and I don't need the extra storage.

I have done web searches and the Skwoosh seems to have a better following than the other gel seat, the Yakpad.

Thats what I have.... haha yakpads

I like my yakpad!!

[Twistedfish]

Seat pad

I was in the same boat, couldn't sit or more than 3 hours in my hobie seat without starting to feel it. Looked at all the pads and then after reading a No.cal kayak message board were they recommended a garden kneeling pad I went to lowes. I think it was $10 or $15 for a kneeling pad. I throw it on top of the hobie seat and it works great. The back rest is maybe a little lower now than I like but having extra seat height keep me dryer in rough water. It's a cheap fix. Have fished 5 hours without any problems.

[tufnik]

I have the same setup and I think it's better than just using the hobie seat by itself, but not perfect.

Tufnik, you probably need to buy a cloud to sit on for the marathon trips that you put in to be comfortable...

lol.....I guess you're right....maybe I shouldn't knock the pad since I do marathons.

Twistedfish,
LOL..... that's what I did....bought my kneeling pad for less than $3 from Walmart...worked pretty well, but I still get pain.

[frettr00]

If one gel pad isn't enough try stacking a couple on top of each other, maybe glue them together.

[john from md]

Ahh, I don't think my butt is that big!

John

[J.A. Veil]

I used to use a foam pad on top of my OK Drifter seat. It helped to extend the sitting period before butt fatigue caused too much discomfort. A few years ago, I bought a Skwoosh pad to use instead. It is definitely more comfortable for me than the foam pad.

[john from md]

Just ordered a Skwoosh pad I found on ebay for $45 and free shipping. It is the black one not the yellow Angler model.

Next time out I hope the only thing dragging is the anchor.


Regards,

[CAGE RATTLER]

I picked up the skwoosh gel pad from AK and put it under the outback seat and its very comfortable. Cant really compare it to just stock seat though as I bought it before my 1st launch. $29 at AK.

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...d-Cushion.html