Hobie Mirage Inflatable Seat Pad - i Comfort - Product Reviews
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Description:
The Hobie Mirage inflatable seat pad replaces the standard foam seat pad for the Hobie Mirage kayak.
Customer Rating: 4.7 of 5
Reviewer:
CHARLES
Rating:
5
Date:
2/16/2013
Review:
MADE THE OUTBACK SEAT MUCH
MORE USER FRIENDLY
Reviewer:
Linda
Rating:
4
Date:
1/27/2013
Review:
This item came as described, and
fits in with the seat.
Reviewer:
H. Knowlton
Rating:
5
Date:
1/13/2013
Review:
Great item. My wife loves the seat
pad.
Reviewer:
Julie Varney
Rating:
3
Date:
1/11/2013
Review:
I find that the seat fits perfectly in my
Hobie, but most of the cushing (because
it's air) gets pushed under my legs
where there is least resistance and not
under my bottom where it's needed.
Reviewer:
TJ
Rating:
5
Date:
11/16/2012
Review:
Another must have - your bottom
WILL thank you.Pricey but you
won't complain once you have
used one. I have tried others but
they fall short.
Reviewer:
ucsdsoccer
Rating:
4
Date:
10/26/2012
Review:
I have a stock 08 or 09 seat,
so I was looking
forward to the upgraded seat
cushion after reading
the reviews. Im happy with the
seat, but its not
quite as plush or stress
relieving as I thought it
would be. Still makes a
difference, but not a huge
one.
Reviewer:
Mo
Rating:
5
Date:
10/7/2012
Review:
I usually spend five to six
hours out on the water at a
time and this
seat pad is terrific. You can
take off the original seat pad
and put
this one in its place or do
like I did and just add it on
top of the
original seat.
Reviewer:
BKS
Rating:
4
Date:
9/12/2012
Review:
It works-going to get another
one for wife.
Reviewer:
BKS
Rating:
4
Date:
9/12/2012
Review:
Forgot to mention in initial review-one
negative point. The holes punched in this seat
are too small for the latest Hobie seat pegs
to fit through. Also, the center of the holes
are spaced closer together than the pegs on
newer kayaks. Yes, I know you can place this
on top the regular seat and secure it with the
velcro strip that covers the seat pegs, but
this is not the way this pad was designed to
be used. I used a hole punch to increase the
hole diameter and spacing, but this shouldnt
be necessary on a new Hobie accessory for a
new Hobie boat.
Reviewer:
Doug Pine
Rating:
5
Date:
9/10/2012
Review:
Essential Ass-ential, perhaps?
add-on. The seat
pad changes the entire
experience from annoying to
comfortable.
Reviewer:
Larry1217
Rating:
5
Date:
7/25/2012
Review:
If you have a Hobie mirage
kayak and spend more then 30
minutes in it, theses seats
are a must. The amount of
cushion is adjustable and they
just Velcro to the standard
seat. Much, much more
comfortable sitting in the
kayak for extended periods of
times
Reviewer:
Gary F
Rating:
4
Date:
5/4/2011
Review:
Just the ticket for those long trips. Fits well with my existing 2011 seat. Somewhat expensive but your fanny will appreciate it.
Reviewer:
CHARLES
Rating:
5
Date:
2/16/2013
Review:
MADE THE OUTBACK SEAT MUCH
MORE USER FRIENDLY
Reviewer:
Linda
Rating:
4
Date:
1/27/2013
Review:
This item came as described, and
fits in with the seat.
Reviewer:
H. Knowlton
Rating:
5
Date:
1/13/2013
Review:
Great item. My wife loves the seat
pad.
Reviewer:
Julie Varney
Rating:
3
Date:
1/11/2013
Review:
I find that the seat fits perfectly in my
Hobie, but most of the cushing (because
it's air) gets pushed under my legs
where there is least resistance and not
under my bottom where it's needed.
Reviewer:
TJ
Rating:
5
Date:
11/16/2012
Review:
Another must have - your bottom
WILL thank you.Pricey but you
won't complain once you have
used one. I have tried others but
they fall short.
Reviewer:
ucsdsoccer
Rating:
4
Date:
10/26/2012
Review:
I have a stock 08 or 09 seat,
so I was looking
forward to the upgraded seat
cushion after reading
the reviews. Im happy with the
seat, but its not
quite as plush or stress
relieving as I thought it
would be. Still makes a
difference, but not a huge
one.
Reviewer:
Mo
Rating:
5
Date:
10/7/2012
Review:
I usually spend five to six
hours out on the water at a
time and this
seat pad is terrific. You can
take off the original seat pad
and put
this one in its place or do
like I did and just add it on
top of the
original seat.
Reviewer:
BKS
Rating:
4
Date:
9/12/2012
Review:
It works-going to get another
one for wife.
Reviewer:
BKS
Rating:
4
Date:
9/12/2012
Review:
Forgot to mention in initial review-one
negative point. The holes punched in this seat
are too small for the latest Hobie seat pegs
to fit through. Also, the center of the holes
are spaced closer together than the pegs on
newer kayaks. Yes, I know you can place this
on top the regular seat and secure it with the
velcro strip that covers the seat pegs, but
this is not the way this pad was designed to
be used. I used a hole punch to increase the
hole diameter and spacing, but this shouldnt
be necessary on a new Hobie accessory for a
new Hobie boat.
Reviewer:
Doug Pine
Rating:
5
Date:
9/10/2012
Review:
Essential Ass-ential, perhaps?
add-on. The seat
pad changes the entire
experience from annoying to
comfortable.
Reviewer:
Larry1217
Rating:
5
Date:
7/25/2012
Review:
If you have a Hobie mirage
kayak and spend more then 30
minutes in it, theses seats
are a must. The amount of
cushion is adjustable and they
just Velcro to the standard
seat. Much, much more
comfortable sitting in the
kayak for extended periods of
times
Reviewer:
Gary F
Rating:
4
Date:
5/4/2011
Review:
Just the ticket for those long trips. Fits well with my existing 2011 seat. Somewhat expensive but your fanny will appreciate it.
Reviewer:
126andy
Rating:
5
Date:
3/28/2011
Review:
Looks like just the ticket for those long days out
on the kayak ACK had the best prices and really fast
shipping.
Reviewer:
Mike
Rating:
5
Date:
12/3/2010
Review:
ACK had the best price and great service again. I bought one for myself to try it out and then had to order another for the wife. So far we've only used it a couple times and I left the original seat in place and put the inflatable on top and secured it with the velcro.
Reviewer:
Mike
Rating:
5
Date:
11/18/2010
Review:
Wife and I like the I Comfort seat pad. Don't blow it up, less air is better than more! But that's the beauty of it, you can adjust it to your preference.
Reviewer:
Grampa Spey
Rating:
4
Date:
8/16/2010
Review:
We got this for my wife, and she loves it.
I would have given it a 5 rating, but again Hobie people have that negative gamesmanship here.
We ordered the new pegs to replace the cheap non working factory pegs. After a very long time getting the new holes in the seat to fit the pegs, I discovered with the comfort seat, the new pegs are not long enough to fit through the seat and the comfort seat.
We found that if we really fit the seat in correctly and tightly, for some reason the old pegs work.
Our last trip lasted over 2 hours, and my wife's complaints re a sore butt with the plain jane seat didn't appear after 2 hours of basic non stop pedaling.
Reviewer:
Herb Glover
Rating:
5
Date:
3/4/2010
Review:
Spend six hours in choppy seas with the self inflating i-Comfort pad and your butt will thank you. Most valuable kayak accessory I own.
Reviewer:
Fishin V
Rating:
5
Date:
2/16/2010
Review:
Excellent. Out fishing all day and no sore bum. Worth it.
Reviewer:
keith
Rating:
5
Date:
10/21/2009
Review:
the Mirage Inflatable Seat Pad - i Comfort is a good addition. This seat can go on top or below. PS get the compression plugs too, seat will not move.
Reviewer:
Ed
Rating:
5
Date:
8/25/2009
Review:
Another great product from Hobie! I was skeptical about his one as I had not seen it in person...however,it is worth the money. I attached mine under the existing seat for added comfort. It works great and is easy to adjust. Now Hobie needs to come out with a back cushion to match. As always, Austin Kayak was quick to ship and a pleasure to buy from.
Reviewer:
Hobiewankenobi
Rating:
5
Date:
6/29/2009
Review:
Dude... your butt will thank you for it!
Reviewer:
Troy Turner
Rating:
5
Date:
6/17/2009
Review:
Wow! received i-comfort seat in three days from Austinkayak.com after ordering. Local Hobie dealer had no clue about the i-comfort seat. Really great product, what comfort. Actually opened up mirage seat at velcro end removed original foam, and made opening at front of seat for air valve. Inserted i-comfort seat restitched velcro, and put back together. Wow! just can't believe the comfort. Hobie should make a factory seat like this as an upgrade.
Reviewer:
Dan from Tallahassee
Rating:
5
Date:
5/7/2009
Review:
Very adjustable. Keeps my bum comfy. Regular Mirage seat has velcro attachment there to accept this accessory.
Reviewer:
Billy Messina
Rating:
4
Date:
5/1/2009
Review:
To purchase a new seat with this much padding would cost close to $200. When fishing for long periods this pad is a must. Simple to attach and use.
Reviewer:
heydoggie
Rating:
4
Date:
5/1/2009
Review:
this really helped. i kayaked off and on all day 3 hours the longest and it was almost like 10 mins
i'm glad i got this item i never rate anything 4 star unless its really something new on mkt.
Reviewer:
Stingray427
Rating:
5
Date:
4/16/2009
Review:
I normally yak between 6-10 hrs on fishing trips. People who yak this long, need relief. I purchased the Seat Pad and all I can say is /win. It was easy to replace the stock pad with the inflatable. Definitely worth the money in my opinion... thx Hobie!
Reviewer:
Fred
Rating:
5
Date:
3/27/2009
Review:
After a couple of hours of sea kayaking my butt would hurt and my left leg would go to sleep. The comfort seat changed everything. Now I feel like I'm sitting in an easy chair and I don't even have to inflate it. Just the padding alone is sufficient, when directly attached by the existing two bolts under the original Hobie seat. It works!
Reviewer:
Carol S
Rating:
5
Date:
3/1/2009
Review:
Still too early in this neck of the woods for kayaking, as the lake is all ice. However, after getting the I-comfort I immediately tried it out in a hard chair and felt pretty cushy and nice. So for now it gets my vote and 5 stars. Can't wait to try it out in the kayak.
Reviewer:
waterborn
Rating:
5
Date:
1/31/2009
Review:
This did the trick. I can now paddle and peddle without my butt getting sore.
Reviewer:
robertg
Rating:
5
Date:
11/4/2008
Review:
The original seat that came with my Revolution is a good one but my bony old butt starts hurting after about two hours on the water. I had planned to get a gel cushion until I saw this seat in the Hobie parts catalog so I ordered one. I have been out up to six hours with the iComfort seat now with no discomfort at all! Great accessory for a great boat! Someone should make one for my less fortunate paddling friends who don't have Hobies so they will stop whining!
Reviewer:
FLYRODR
Rating:
5
Date:
10/1/2008
Review:
I spend a lot of time on my Outback and this seat addition is a life-saver. I'm now able to stay out on the water much longer with the added support and comfort. A bit pricey but almost a necessity considering the stock seat.
Reviewer:
BobTheFish
Rating:
5
Date:
9/11/2008
Review:
Great item. No longer need a support in the small of my back for long trips. Pricey as are all of Hobie accessories but this on is worth it. Most Hobie retailers didn't know anything about this item but Austin had it in stock. Impressive!
Reviewer:
PEDAL PUSHER
Rating:
5
Date:
9/11/2008
Review:
MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF ORDERED THE I=COMFORT SEAT AND REC'D IT IN 3 DAYS. WE REMOVED THE ORGINAL SEAT, PUT THE NEW ONE ON THE VELCRO THEN PUT THE OLD SEAT ON TOP, REPLACED THE SCREWS AND ARE USING BOTH OF THE SEATS AS ONE.THE I-COMFORT IS ON THE BOTTM WITH THE PAD SEAT ON TOP. HAVE USED IT FOR 3 TRIPS. 5 HOURS EACH. MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE AND WORTH THE MONEY.IF YOU DO GET TIRED OF SITING YOU CAN LET OUT A LITTLE AIR AND GET A CHANGE