Ed Wheeler joined me and Dick Sherman for a morning of fishing which, unfortunately, never materialized because of rain. After stopping for breakfast on our way back, Ed showed off the seat he crafted using some plastic material attached to the bottom of a boat seat, which then slid over the saddle, and held in place with a piece of rubber sheeting. A pretty slick arrangement and really comfy. Ed also mounted his compass and rod holder on another piece of plastic screwed down on the front of the saddle.
Dick showed off his wood frame that slips into the saddle groove to hold it in place.
For those not needing a back rest, the 1/2 inch thick self adhesive foam pads I’ve mounted on my W provide nice cushioning, and also can be pressed down anywhere on the saddle
to create a non-skid surface.
Now, if we can just figure out how to mount a wide-screen TV across the hulls for those days when the fish aren’t biting 
Gary R
Gary, I must admit you got me fooled
When I hear ‘wet’ I think ‘capsize’, or ‘unsuccessful surf launch’… and the last thing that comes to my mind is rain…
You guys should work for NASA!
Yoav
I think NASA is closing down, so I guess we’ll stay retired. I’ve not considered a seat / backrest arrangement before, but Ed’s idea has got me reconsidering. That plastic attachment on the bottom of his seat, however, looks a little tricky to make up.
On a second thought, you may be right about NASA
Here’s another idea for a swivel seat on top of the W kayak saddle: http://wavewalk.com/blog/2011/05/02/big-bass-for-ray-texas-kayak-angler-and-rigging-innovator/
Awesome seat, very clever design.
I love this Blog People!!!!!
Sharing and designing to make the W500 even more cool then
it already is.
Tight lines and Paddle safe all.
Rox
I’m still waiting for someone to come up with a Rocker / Recliner.
They have a clip showing someone who put a plastic lawn chair in their w500, don’t they?…
Paul
I am new to the Wavewalk and have a question about an item pictured on this site:
“Three Wet W Kayak Anglers In Florida, by Gary Rankel
Posted on July 1, 2011 by W kayak”
One of the photos on this site depicts what I assume is a custom-made, folding wooden frame backrest that slips into the saddle groove of the Wavewalk to hold it in place. I believe the gentleman’s name who is showing it off in the photo is Dick (no last name given).
How can I contact him directly to learn more about the construction and specs for his design? I’d like to create one myself.
Thanks,
Paul
Paul,
I emailed you Dick’s email address.
Yoav