NIXY Inflatable Kayak Seat With 4" Drop Stitch
Sitting on a bare kayak floor gets old by the second hour. The NIXY inflatable kayak seat lifts you off the deck on 4-inch drop stitch, the same rigid air core we build our boards and kayaks around. Inflate it, and it holds its shape like a solid seat. Then deflate it, and it packs flat into the bag your kayak already lives in.
Key Features
- 4-inch drop stitch seat base and backrest
- 17" x 17" full-width base cushion
- 17" wide by 16" high backrest
- Adjustable firmness, since you set the pressure
- Weighs 3 lbs and packs flat
- Gray single-layer drop stitch PVC
Why Does Drop Stitch Make This Inflatable Kayak Seat Firm?
Drop stitch is what makes an inflatable feel solid. Thousands of internal threads hold the top and bottom panels a fixed 4 inches apart. As a result, the seat stays firm under your weight instead of bottoming out on the hull. You also sit higher and stay drier, and your hips sit in a better position for a longer, cleaner stroke.
How Big Is the Seat and Backrest?
The base of this inflatable kayak seat measures 17" x 17", so you get a full-width cushion rather than a narrow pad. The backrest runs 17" wide by 16" high and carries the same 4-inch drop stitch. That way, support stays consistent from your hips to your shoulder blades. You also set the pressure, so run it firm for a rigid platform or softer for a little give.
How Small Does It Pack?
This inflatable kayak seat weighs 3 lbs and lies flat once the air is out. So it rolls up with the kayak, drops into a backpack, and adds almost nothing to what you carry down to the water.
Which Kayaks Does This Inflatable Kayak Seat Fit?
We built it for inflatable kayaks, including the NIXY Tahoe 114 Single and the NIXY Tahoe 150 Tandem. Because it sits on the deck rather than clipping into a fixed mount, it also works as a raised seat on a paddle board.
Want a strap-on seat with a backrest instead? Then look at the NIXY Premium SUP Kayak Seat. Or, for a standalone folding chair with reclining positions, see the NIXY Premium Foldable SUP Seat.
How to Care for Your Inflatable Kayak Seat
The gray drop stitch PVC wipes clean and takes spray and sun without fuss. So a fresh water rinse at the end of the day is all the care it asks for.