donnybrook Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 just wondering what. if anything, you guys are taking to work when you go. I find the varying stock seat sizes uncomfortable and hard to get used to, esp when switching machines. any suggestions...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddog Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Be sure to check that it is stiff enough so that it doesn't get sucked up between your cheeks when the pucker factor goes off the clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnybrook Posted September 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 i don't want anything stiff near my cheeks...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidz Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 i don't want anything stiff near my cheeks...... I find the stock seat cushions in the A-Star too thick for long-lining. I bought a gel seat pad from Canadian Tire for 30 bucks. It's about 1" thick and has a non-slip bottom, so it doesn't move around on the fiberglass seat base. Using this pad drops me down about 2-3 " (depending on whether the particular machine I'm flying has 3" or 4" thick seat cushions). This allows for a more cumfy position. I can lean a little further towards the door pillar, while pushing my butt a little further back and to the left, riding up along the lip of the seat base, and allowing me more freedom of movement with my left hand on the collective (it's not as far to reach). I've grown so used to this cushion that I don't feel comfortable flying with anything else. I just did a 2.5 ferry returning from a job today and no sore butt or back... :punk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mg42 Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 i'm with skidz on the gel. gel absorbs vibration too unlike foam that increases vibration, thats why the sore numb butt. gel is lower too and constantly moves with you. far superior than foam. if u'r tall i've seen guys take the seat cushion right out of the astar and shave down the back foam. got to be comfy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnybrook Posted October 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 thanks for taking the time to answer guys. any thoughts on the cushions by oregon aero, or is cdn tire good enuff? multiple hours sittin in the star the other day and my back was a freakin mess.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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