Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Canoe seat w/back
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walllee |
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jhb8426 |
The Wenonah Super Seat is a good choice. |
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jhb8426 |
treehorn: "So how do you guys use these things with your pfd? It's never been a problem for me. I Have a Stearns vest that has a fairly flat foam back panel. Fact is the seat back seems to work it's way between me and the pfd much of the time. In any event, it's not an issue for me. |
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AmarilloJim |
jhb8426: "There are a number of similar items on the market. Make sure it has straps to secure it to the seat, and that it is not much wider (front to back) than the seat it will be used on or it will not be stable for the user. Can this one be adjusted so it is flat? My wife likes to use one for added padding/insulation while sleeping. |
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nooneuno |
treehorn: "So how do you guys use these things with your pfd? Try a kayaking pfd they are designed with more floatation to the sides and front along with a higher back to work with the seat in a kayak. |
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Bushman |
It has small pouches for keeping things in and is great for sitting back with all your weight. I do not rely on the devices or straps on the seats themselves to keep it secure though. I run a ratchet strap through the seat bottom and tighten it down. This keeps it super stable and secures it for portaging as I do not remove it from the canoe the entire trip. You can see part of the bowman's in this pic. |
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treehorn |
I've only used a seat for one trip. The pfd I was using (which was rented from an outfitter) had padding in the back...enough padding to where it made it uncomfortable to wear while using the seat. This incentivized me to paddle without my pfd at times, which I don't want to do anymore. At this point I will probably be leaving the seat at home unless I can find a pfd that works with it...any ideas? The seat is very much like the ones being discussed in this thread. |
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K52 |
flytyer: "Has anybody used this in their canoe? I use an Academy Game Changer stadium seat and won't get in the canoe without it any more. It's very well made steel and canvas and folds flat and doesn't weigh that much. I laid brick for 45 years and my back can't take being in a canoe seat very long without support. It fits the seats on our Old Town perfect, it has a metal rod that's L shaped that folds down and slides right under the canoe seat like it was made for it. Best $ 40 I ever spent. I would pack it on any trip and leave something else if needed, it makes all the difference between really enjoying yourself or being uncomfortable and in pain. I used one of those cloth seats that strap down and don't have any metal in them and I was miserable the whole trip. The Academy stadium seat changed that, I can't say enough good about it. |
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jhb8426 |
AmarilloJim: "jhb8426: " The Wenonah Super Seat is a good choice. " Best to contact Wenonah on that. I have a different brand that is very similar. Mine does not open flat. |
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Krien2731 |
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K52 |
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flytyer |
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-canoe-stadium-seat At my age, I need back and butt support. |
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old_salt |
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