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First time out in my PA12. Went out to La Jolla for 9 hrs and my legs and arse were really hurting. Feels like I need some padding on the lower port of the seat filling the gap area. Maybe cause my legs are short , can't set the drive lower than 3 cause my heels keep hitting the hull. Lumbar was tightened all the way.

Keep adjusting the lower and upper seat angle until you find the "sweet spot".

I have not been out for 9 hours straight, but I agree with islandspeed. It took me a while but I found a sweet spot - actually two sweet spots - one in the lower seating position and one in the upper position. Once I have the seat dialed in, then I find the seat very comfortable.

I'm finding that the ability to change positions throughout the day helps cut down one the end of the day aches.

You're kidding, right? If you cant find comfort in this seat, I doubt you'll find comfort in any seat.

Comfort is defined by the individual and each one's physical build, etc. What's comfortable for one might not ever be comfortable for another. Just my thoughts...

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Steve Stubbs
USAF (retired)

2012 Pro Angler - Dune
2012 Revolution 11 - Papaya

I had the same problem. It's a great seat, that's the main reason I went with the PA over the Outback. But when fishing all day, even the great seat on the PA 12 gets uncomfortable. I fixed the problem by adding an Airex balance pad to sit on, and a Obus Forme Ultra Backrest. The backrest straps on, and I attach the balance pad with some large velcro straps. I can fish all day with no problem now. Here are some links.
http://www.amazon.com/Airex-MATBAL-Bala ... alance+pad
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QL ... 06_s00_i00

it takes a few minutes of adjusting the settings but it is by far the most comfortable seat I have ever used. For reference I am 6'1 195lbs and I have had much larger people in it.

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If the seat is causing your butt to hurt, chances are that you don't have the seat bottom adjusted properly. Make sure the front of the seat bottom touches/supports your legs. If all your weight is on your butt, it's gonna hurt.

My butt has all the natural padding I need and then some. About the heels hitting the deck, I found that I do not like to put my feet in the pedal straps. I found that having the center of my foot on the center of the pedal is much more comfortable for me. I am considering removing the sraps but right now I just put my feet on top of the straps as if they were not there. Just an suggestion.

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PA12 Dune
That is why they calling it fishing and not catching.