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GeauxFish 09-01-2015 07:17 AM

Malibu stealth kayak seat?
 
I just got my first kayak and took it out this weekend. The Malibu stealth 12 foot is a nice kayak from what I can tell. However the break of dawn seat is not very comfortable after five hours of fishing. Any advice on a seat that can be purchased that will offer more back support and possibly elevate the body off of the molded frame of the kayak?

HobieScot 09-01-2015 08:40 AM

I'm not familiar with that kayak or seat options for it but as for the seat bottom you can find a cushion designed to be used on a kayak

I had a molded rubber one that helped remove that feeling of sitting on the hard plastic of the kayak all day. But then I found an inflatable one that worked even better.

I got it at OEX. I can't remember but it might be a hobie brand. I'll check when I get home

The inflatable one keeps my skinny little ass comfortable all day. It has a self inflating valve that allows you to adjust how much air you want in it. It's maybe an inch thick when fully inflated.

One of the best upgrades I've purchased for the kayak and it should work with any seat


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Cbad Mike 09-01-2015 10:06 AM

I have one of those foam kick boards that you see at pools under the seat of my stealth . Works well.

summers in kuwait 09-01-2015 10:25 AM

On my old Tarpon 120 I used to have a really low quality seat. It would kill my back and my Hank Hill butt. I picked up one of these and cut it to shape. You can velcro or attach if needed. Kneeling Cushion

Worked for me.

Dirty Curti 09-01-2015 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GeauxFish (Post 240346)
I just got my first kayak and took it out this weekend. The Malibu stealth 12 foot is a nice kayak from what I can tell. However the break of dawn seat is not very comfortable after five hours of fishing. Any advice on a seat that can be purchased that will offer more back support and possibly elevate the body off of the molded frame of the kayak?

No shit, I felt the same way. I went to West Marine and picked up this seat kayak seat Way better but still not perfect. I would like more support in the lower lumbar but if I could I would put a recliner in the seat but that just isn't going to happen.

They also have these seat cushion

GeauxFish 09-01-2015 01:53 PM

Cool thanks for the tips. I have a self inflating ground seat cushion I use for turkey hunting. Gonna give that a try this weekend. If that does no good. Gonna go through the other suggestions til something works for me.

Fishin' Magician 09-02-2015 05:33 AM

I just bought a new seat for my Malibu Stealth 12 a couple of weeks ago from Andy at OEX. Much, much better than the seat that I had been using. It was around $200 but well worth it.

Harry Hill 09-02-2015 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by summers in kuwait (Post 240399)
On my old Tarpon 120 I used to have a really low quality seat. It would kill my back and my Hank Hill butt. I picked up one of these and cut it to shape. You can velcro or attach if needed. Kneeling Cushion

Worked for me.

some friends call me Hank, and my last name is Hill, and yes, I do have a Hank Hill butt. The Ascend seat seems pretty comfortable but so far the longest time I've spent in it is 5 hours.

HobieScot 09-02-2015 05:53 AM

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This is the air cushion I use. It works great and keeps me comfortable all day


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