Canoe Seat Back

[joeD]

Ozark Anglers:

I am still ( 15 years ) on the lookout for a canoe seat back, retail or not, that can handle me in my solo canoe ( Mohawk 14 ft ) and tandem ( Old Town Penebscot 17 ft ). I have used the following:

1. Cheap plastic clip- ons. Loser.

2. Foam-type: like a sleeping pad, w/ Delrin clips, that you snug under you seat ( regardless of manufacturer ). No back support.

3. Old Town Seat Back Web. Ok for a couple trips, but the wood supports eventually gave way.

4: Old Town Slat back. Best so far, but wood can easily break, plus waterlogged wood can make cotter pins difficilt to get out.

5: GSI Seat Backer: Ok, but I still can't lean back, not a lot of support, even though comfy and convenient.

6. None. I guess if one is young and thin and has a monk-like ethos, than yeah. Not for me.

I am 6'2" and overweight. I like to lean back every so often, as do my fishing partners, some of whom are also big. Any help is appreciated.

PS: Don't tell me to lose weight. I have a wonderful wife for that.

J.

[retroaction man]

HAve you taken a look at crazy creek seats ? i use the kayak seat for my sit in perception swifty and its very comfortable and has great back support

http://www.crazycreek.com/product/3/24/ this is the one i have but check out the other models

[joeD]

For me, the closed-cell foam seats just don't have enough back support. I know that's not an issue for some (or most), but it is for me. Thanks for the input just the same retro.

[grizwilson]

not sure of the seats in your boats, the one I like best is one of those Mizzou Stadium Chairs they have at Walley World for like 10-15 bucks, my wife bought them for the Football games (of course you can not take them in the stadium at Columbia) I had to use a strap to get tight but man, you can lean back and even have arm rests. I am 5'10 240 so it they fit my fat body you should give them a try, and hey walmart takes returns for 30 days not problems if you do not.

g