Kayak seat help, please

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Kayak seat help, please

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Here I am, back again. Now on my 6th kayak over the last 15 years. At age 82 (don't laugh) I just bought an Intex Excursion Pro 12 ft inflatable. The use will be small ponds and shallow flats. No white water and any other craziness at this time.

It's my first inflatable and was purchased because my old back has given out. I needed easy transport and lightweight. My three trial trips so far showed me that I like the yak, but hate the seat.

Looking on Amazon, I find dozens of seemingly appropriate extra-padded yak seats. 99% of them do NOT give seat and back dimensions? I am looking for a heavily padded, LARGE seat and HIGH back. I'm 6'1 and 250 lbs, so a 10x16 stadium seat doesn't cut the mustard. Any specific suggestions appreciated.

I think a seat that is at least 16 wide by 16/18/20 deep/long, with a back that is at least 20 inches high would do the trick.
Thanks very much. The oldest yakker here today, I suppose!
regards, richg99
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richg99 wrote:Here I am, back again. Now on my 6th kayak over the last 15 years. At age 82 (don't laugh)
Laugh!??. I stand in admiration and salute you sir! Heck I hope I can say "kayak" without getting a back spasm at 82. Go get 'em Rich!
Sorry, I'm no help with the seat.

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GCI Makes a decent stadium chair: Amazon
Stumbled on this Yoga seat?: Amazon
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Thanks for your help. I did discover some hidden dimensions on the Amazon items that I previously viewed. I've ordered a Thick pad kayak seat.

If that doesn't work out, the yoga seat (with a number of mods) might actually do the trick...Thanks for the response. rich
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Is there a link where I locate one?


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Locate one what? Seat? Inflatable yak? rich
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