Making a Custom Kayak Seat

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64maxpower - 7 years ago

you are a super custom Dude. I wasn't expecting real craftsmanship

Wayne Roberts - 7 years ago

What is an online source for the 4" closed cell 2 lb density foam?

OrcaBoats - 7 years ago

You can order the foam from the on line store on my web site. www.orcaboats.ca

randy johnson - 7 years ago

you really draw a straight line free handed.

kawi kawi - 7 years ago

howmany seats have you made you are so good at eyeballing the cutouts with the sharpie

OrcaBoats - 7 years ago

I have made a few, but you are only seeing the rough out before the customer actually sits in it and then it needs some final shaping.

lulem400 - 7 years ago

This foam is like 1000 bucks a yard at Jo-Ann Fabrics.

OrcaBoats - 7 years ago

Wow. You can order it online from us for $22 per square foot at 4 inches thick.

ABE 2 - 8 years ago

Amazing work!

JONJONWORD - 8 years ago

Sorry. I meant squishy compared to 4 or 6 pound. Your seat is very cool

JONJONWORD - 8 years ago

Looks like 2pound as squishy as it is

JONJONWORD - 8 years ago

That foam is cross link PE. Probably 2 or 4 pound density. You can get it from any foam supplier in your area

OrcaBoats - 8 years ago

It is 2 lb and you can get it denser but the price goes up considerably for denser and it is not really necessary. 2 lb. is by no means "squishy". You may get foam like this in your area, but it is not readily sold in any foam shops in my part of the country.

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1966johnnywayne - 8 years ago

Very nice work... and no nylon straps to come loose. Thanks for sharing.

Tim Kirkpatrick - 8 years ago

an electric meat carving knife works faster and easier for rough out than the carver

ianman6 - 8 years ago

Is there no sealant or coating you can put on after? Thanks!

OrcaBoats - 8 years ago

No sealant is required. The foam is high density, closed cell so will not absorb water. Hence you will see the holes drilled in the seat as you don't want to sit in a pool of water. May fade in colour over time.

Yamaha1199 - 8 years ago

Great work but you can buy on from yak gear for $26.00

OrcaBoats - 8 years ago

It will never be as dense and comfortable as a custom fit that is shaped to fit your own "configuration". I have replaced seats such as the these for customers who do not find them comfortable for a long haul. An off the shelf seat that is designed to fit "everyone" really fits no one perfectly.

eddy de wilde - 8 years ago

This is genius, 'love it

Tyler Scott - 8 years ago

some dope ass music

Eric Steinacker - 7 years ago

Love it! I have a bad back from it getting broken a few years back,so my trips have only been for about 4 hours max! But since I have gotten my wife into yanking and see how happy it has made her we want to take some long even overnighters! I bought what though would be a good seat but what a hunk of crap it is! My back and butt hurt worse than without it! I looked in my area for the foam I need and can only find it in 1 inch thickness, so I wii be contacting y'all for two pieces for my wife and myself. Thank you for making this video it has helped a old kayaker and a novice one who will surpass my ability! Thank you and God Bless!

frnckncz - 8 years ago

thanks for sharing

vqfive - 8 years ago

how thick is the block

OrcaBoats - 8 years ago

+vqfive 4 inches thick

bille1954 - 8 years ago

Awesome is an understatement this is very impressive and I am assuming very comfortable.

alfriedar - 9 years ago

music is a bit odd but great vid... where does one get such a large foam pad like that ? Have not seen that at Lowes or HD

OrcaBoats - 9 years ago

+alfriedar This foam is a special order item not available at hardware stores. It is high density, closed cell and sells for $20 per sq. ft on our web site.

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zoffinger - 9 years ago

Impressive.

Dennis Meulensteen - 9 years ago

Great design! I love how the back support holds it all together.

Eugene Vlogs - 9 years ago

Great job! Thank you for sharing, liked.

Ronnie Paul - 9 years ago

that music made me nautious

John Davis - 9 years ago

+Ronnie Paul Your spelling of nauseous nauseated me.

OrcaBoats - 9 years ago

+Ronald Baker Sorry to hear that. After over 43K views, you are the first to say you dislike the music. You can always turn the sound off while watching.

Travis Burdick - 9 years ago

What are the name convex bits you use?

Travis Burdick - 9 years ago

Nice, thanks. I have my foam all patterned and ready to shape.

OrcaBoats - 9 years ago

Holey Galahad grinder tools for shaping inside of bowls. Expensive, but will not wear out when shaping foam.

Roger Mainville - 9 years ago

Thanks as it's very helpful

getsmarthypnosis - 10 years ago

A comfortable seat is the difference between a 1 hour paddle versus an all day paddle. Excellent work.

Marco Morin - 10 years ago

Very nice and practice! Good work, congrats.

Seb Qc - 10 years ago

Where can I buy that kind of foam ???

OrcaBoats - 9 years ago

+Robert Holt Foam is found on web store here http://www.orcaboats.ca/shoponline_cart.htm#!/4-inch-Foam/p/19801712/category=4444151 The system will not accept partial pieces of 1 sq. foot, but if you let me know the dimensions you need, I can cut to order.

Robert Holt - 9 years ago

i cant find were you sell your foam all i need is 4-4-2 feet sheet

OrcaBoats - 10 years ago

That depends on where you live. In North America, you can purchase it from us on our web site store. It is 4 inches thick and sold by the square foot.

Dido Dadi - 10 years ago

Very, very nice choice of Music, and Offcourse Beautifull Job Weldone. One can see that these hands have been working, and are easilly able to produce art....:)
Nice Man...