Test of kayak seat on Starboard touring deluxe lite inflatable sup paddle board.

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[janets]

It's good to try different things. This will be quick and easy for you when your wrist is sore. These boards with seats are popular with people who want to get out on the water but can't stand up on a board.

[AirOnTheWater]

Reassuring that there was fika after the trip! Nice with the footrest, I think that's the first time I see that with a SUP kayak seat. Provides some nice options if you're out for a long trip with your SUP, I guess.

[dylanpassmore]

My partner and I tried this sort of seat on our SUP, but later we decided to go with a low-sitting aluminum frame kayak seat, I guess intended for fishing? Ours is made by NRS, but I'm sure there are others out there. We found the aluminum frame seat MUCH more comfortable, mainly from better back support. Of course, not the same as a proper kayak but it's quite comfy (it would be extra great if someone could come up with a good generic footrest solution!). We can secure the seat well on our SUP that has the extra D rings, but even without them we just run a flat cinch strap underneath the board and it holds great given the solid frame. Of course, the seat won't fold up as compactly as a fabric-only seat and is a bit heavier (adds 2.5 kg). Tradeoffs as always. Food for thought :-)

I ordered the same kayak seat from the same store and also received it without foot rest. After checking with Starboard, it turned out that this was the old (2023) model. The 2024 model comes with foot rest, but the 2023 version does not. I don't know if there are more differences between the versions. I sent mine back as I found the back rest too short. This made paddling uncomfortable.

I have the Touring 11'6” x 29“ and the 12'6” x 30”, both in Deluxe Lite. I prefer the 12'6” because the glide is a lot better, while the weight is barely higher. Also, the secondary stability seems much better.

[kukackamu]

You can use much smaller fin on the same board (or even no fin at all) when you kayak boarding compare to stand up paddleing. Because of two side kayak strokes tracking will be ok, will be slightly faster (less drag) and turns easier, so handling would be similar to your kayak. Based on my experience, fin sizes can affect the board behaviour a lot...

[nmicic]

Ha! I made same mistake ordering same from same supplier before this video was made, but after testing it I am opting without any kayak seat, but only footrests, so I got Stardupp Kayak footrests (just used knot for connecting to sup )

With only footrests allow you to switch standup and kayak mode ( just cary both paddles )

Another I find Greenland paddle much better for sup then euro blade as you can have it closer to sup and higher angle, also you can use rotation more as you are not hitting sup.
Also for turning sup is easier as you can extend Greenland paddle on one side only and you turn easier.

I used with same board just 30x12 and area where I was sitting was not wet, so don’t see point of kayak seat. Even when kayaking real kayak I never really touch seat with my back, it is all leg work.

Tnx
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[lekeitown]

When disasabling the seat, It is much easier to leave it locked to the back and release it from the front.
Then push the seat back and you'll have room to stand up. Won't have to be doing yoga😂