Buying Guide to Kayak Seats

Finding the right kayak seat can be a game changer for serious ‘yakers. If you spend lots of quality time on the water, you want a quality seat supporting your body. Thankfully, several options are available that let you paddle (or pedal) in comfort. 

Brooklyn Kayak Company carries kayak seats that swivel and raise, seats made of nylon and memory foam, seats that adjust a little, and seats that adjust a lot. They have seats for paddling and pedaling, seats for casting and floating, and seats for all sizes. Getting the right seat for your needs has so many benefits. 

Kayak Seat Construction

Kayak seats can be as simple as a pad and as elaborate as an aluminum-frame, adjustable seat with pockets.

Padded

Seat pads can fit with many different types of kayaks. They provide an extra layer of cushion between you and the kayak. They can help to support your bottom, lower back, and torso so your time on the water is more pleasant. Some can even be adjusted to allow the paddler to recline a bit or sit forward for casting. 

Aluminum frame

If you are looking for a more robust seat with greater support and options, then you will want an aluminum frame. These kayak seats look more like actual seats. They offer ergonomic support, breathability, and more height than just a seat pad.

Kayak Seat Material

Seats created for kayaking keep the paddler in mind with innovative and durable materials. 

Memory foam

One popular option for padding kayak seats is memory foam. This material forms to the paddlers and provides support. It takes the pressure off the joints of the body, especially during a long day of pedaling or paddling.

Nylon / Mesh

Another popular material for kayak seats is water-resistant nylon, which is exceptionally durable. Nylon mesh is quick-drying, which is extremely helpful when kayaking. It can also provide breathability to keep you cool on hot days. 

Corrosion resistant

Brooklyn Kayak Company seats are constructed with marine-grade, corrosion-resistant hardware. When metal is constantly exposed to humidity, water, and extreme environments, you want to know that it won’t rust or degrade. 

Kayak Seat Adjustment

When spending lots of hours on the water, you want to have a seat that moves with you. The ability to adjust your seat - for your activity, size, or comfort - is key. Kayak anglers have different needs than recreational paddlers. 

Buckles

Seat pads often have straps that can be adjusted so that you can secure the seat back upright or allow it to recline a bit. 

Perch seat

If you are a kayak angler, then you know the big difference that a couple of inches of height can bring. Brooklyn Kayak Company has an innovative seat option that lets you move the seat from paddling to casting by raising it just a few inches. The aluminum-frame seat can be set into the craft for paddling and then lifted into a raised position of casting and reeling. This works with most of the newest Brooklyn Kayaks. The perch seat gives you a better vantage point on the water, so you can bring in the big one.  It also makes it easier to get in and out of the kayak and stand up if needed. It allows you to keep your legs at a more natural angle rather than the L dictated by so many traditional kayaks. 

Swivel seat

There are also aluminum-frame kayak seats that swivel so you can best utilize the water while fishing or relaxing. This seat is great if you want to dip your toes in the water or converse with your tandem paddling partner. The back-and-forth swivel gives you a greater range of motion for casting or reeling. 

Weight

Another consideration when upgrading your seat is the weight capacity that it can sustain. Finding a kayak seat that fits, holds your weight, and enhances your chosen activity is an awesome upgrade. 

Check out all the kayak seats that Brooklyn Kayak Company has to offer. Happy Paddling!