bumpty bump. ouch !

crui05 · 18 October 2018, 21:11

hi all.
what do you suggest as extra support for a rib jockey seat.initially seems a no brainer but there appears to be many variables.
i mean for minimal amout of money

Xk59D · 18 October 2018, 21:39

As in the bit you sit on or wingbacks or????

crui05 · 18 October 2018, 21:44

the thing you sit on

Xk59D · 18 October 2018, 21:52

I assume the seat is too soft?

If so drop last tango a PM as he just changed his seat foam several times recently due to trial and error, he can point you at what/where worked for him.

If it is a bad back then I can recommend sitting on a small fender until you fix the foam to your liking, I made do while my suspension seats were being built with one, amazing difference a 10 quid fender made.

GuyC · 18 October 2018, 21:57

You can get firmer foam - reconstituted chip foam seems to be the favourite. Vinyl covering material can be got pretty cheaply. The expensive bit is the labour to make / fit it.

Cycle shorts?

crui05 · 18 October 2018, 22:05

i was thinking of cushioning the seat. new to this boat and using a jockey seat so wonderd if it might be harder on the bum hitting a wave
thanks for the replys guys..

Maximus · 18 October 2018, 22:45

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Originally Posted by crui05

i was thinking of cushioning the seat. new to this boat and using a jockey seat so wonderd if it might be harder on the bum hitting a wave
thanks for the replys guys..

You'll soon get the hang of taking "the bumps" in a RIB (you say you're new to the Boat?) by cushioning the impacts with your legs,and NOT sitting directly on the seat in the Chop/Rough!...nothing like a bit of PAIN ( negative re-enforcement ) ...to speed up the learning process!

Last Tango · 19 October 2018, 08:37

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Originally Posted by GuyC

You can get firmer foam - reconstituted chip foam seems to be the favourite. Vinyl covering material can be got pretty cheaply. The expensive bit is the labour to make / fit it.

Cycle shorts?

+1

(but not the cycle shorts.......that's a vision I'd hate to see in the mirror"

)

jeffstevens763@g · 19 October 2018, 11:06

i had some seats made with progressive foam layers the trouble is they are quite high they only work to a certain extent as said you need to use your knees same as a jockey does i went shock seats in the end.

Hurricane RIBs · 19 October 2018, 14:35

Put a pair of these on your Christmas list. They will completely change your experience on the water.

GuyC · 22 October 2018, 21:04

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Originally Posted by Hurricane RIBs

Put a pair of these on your Christmas list. They will completely change your experience on the water.

I'm not sure these come in the category of a "minimal amount of money".

lakelandterrier · 22 October 2018, 22:27

Standing, not sitting in any sea makes it easier overall (but not on the knees).

I've found, more importantly, when standing you can see and read the waves & troughs much better It's rare I helm seated for any length of time.

What I need is are some shock-absorbing foot plates.. now there's an idea

LT

jonp · 22 October 2018, 23:34

I completely removed my seats for rough water handling, I drive like a downhill skier

As above foam under the feet also help.

Poly · 23 October 2018, 06:44

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Originally Posted by lakelandterrier

What I need is are some shock-absorbing foot plates.. now there's an idea

LT

Have a look at Andres posts about his current demo - he has a deck covering that claims to reduce fatigue/shock/vibration on the crew.

Andre · 23 October 2018, 11:48

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Originally Posted by Poly

Have a look at Andres posts about his current demo - he has a deck covering that claims to reduce fatigue/shock/vibration on the crew.

That was SKYDEX but on my previous demo rib I had Wolf Shock mitigation flooring and that worked for me too.

If you stand most of the time then shock mitigation flooring is your answer

Maximus · 23 October 2018, 12:30

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Originally Posted by jonp

I completely removed my seats for rough water handling, I drive like a downhill skier

As above foam under the feet also help.

Blimey!!
Thats a new Mod to me...I knew you Aussies where a Macho (masachistic) lot

...But!

.. Can't see it catching on in the Solent

Hurricane RIBs · 23 October 2018, 15:44

Agreed,
Shock absorbing decking is excellent. It does not need to be fancy to make a difference. We also sell a couple different versions.
The best setup is the decking, with a seat that is a leaning post, with a drop down seat on suspension for the long runs like our MilPro Air Bolster. This also helps when standing and driving and come off a large way and absorb a little too far straight down on the fixed jockey....

lakelandterrier · 23 October 2018, 22:35

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Originally Posted by Poly

Have a look at Andres posts about his current demo - he has a deck covering that claims to reduce fatigue/shock/vibration on the crew.

Yes, I like shock mitigating deck, but I was thinking something more budget/ retro fit like bolt- in footplates, not complete deck sections. Maybe there's a reason no-one's invented these!

kerfoo · 24 October 2018, 00:18

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Originally Posted by Hurricane RIBs

Put a pair of these on your Christmas list. They will completely change your experience on the water.

Hey Hurricane Ribs - any chance of a test ride? It's so rare to have anybody local.

Maximus · 24 October 2018, 20:51

[QUOTE=lakelandterrier;785059]Yes, I like shock mitigating deck, but I was thinking something more budget/

Shock mitigating insoles?..