Do I understand that there is no padding on the seat part? I don't see how that's going to help your bottom after a couple of hours.
763706
The seat part is elevated so you are not sitting exactly on say a bleacher. Great support for the back. Hope this helps
763707
There is no padding, you're correct but it is also elevated a bit from sitting on an actual bleacher or hard surface. I think the combination from that and being able to lean back had more of a camping chair feel to it. No padding but much more comfortable than without anything
763708
Like sitting in a Directors chair for 2 hours instead of an aluminum bleacher...
763709
It is not padding, it is strong nylon kept tight by a strong bungee cord. Sort of like an outdoor patio chair.
763710
You are correct. There is no padding and the bar/ties really do start feeling uncomfortable. My other concern is that I purchased the Deluxe (larger) model for my husband and the elastic ties have frayed. The chair is useless until he purchases the elastic ties and re-strings it. As a side note......Scheels has these with a little padding for much less than I paid.
2224446
I am not certain. The product was not soft enough for me, personally, and just didn't have enough padding.
1873222
If you sit slightly forward on the pads and tilt the seat forward when you install it, the pads won't move and stay in the down position and the front of the pads won't dig in the back of your thighs nearly as much. Took my two weeks of daily riding and tinkering with the position to get it right for me. record ride on this seat: 412 km in one day with camping gear loaded, riding from 3am to midnight with quick breaks and no pain or numbness during or afterwards. On conventional seat with sparing in center: 150 km with horrendous pain that took four days to go away. If you ride with chamois, you might need to look for wider padding. If you sit slightly forward on the pads and tilt the seat forward when you install it, the pads won't move and stay in the down position and the front of the pads won't dig in the back of your thighs nearly as much. Took my two weeks of daily riding and tinkering with the position to get it right for me. record ride on this seat: 412 km in one day with camping gear loaded, riding from 3am to midnight with quick breaks and no pain or numbness during or afterwards. On conventional seat with sparing in center: 150 km with horrendous pain that took four days to go away. If you ride with... » Read More If you sit slightly forward on the pads and tilt the seat forward when you install it, the pads won't move and stay in the down position and the front of the pads won't dig in the back of your thighs nearly as much. Took my two weeks of daily riding and tinkering with the position to get it right for me. record ride on this seat: 412 km in one day with camping gear loaded, riding from 3am to midnight with quick breaks and no pain or numbness during or afterwards. On conventional seat with sparing in center: 150 km with horrendous pain that took four days to go away. If you ride with chamois, you might need to look for wider padding. « Show Less
549669
The cushion is not very thick, but doesn't bottom out ie you cannot feel the hard surface that the cushion sits on. I can comfortably sit on it for a few hours at a time. I dislike the seam around the top edge that can get irritating if you tend to sit on the edge of the stool.
509303
Best answer I can give you is "maybe". The depression in the middle of the seat takes the pressure off the urethra and a nerve that is there next to it. If that is what was causing discomfort from other seats, then yes. But that doesn't sound like what you are describing. Also, compared to the hard leather and steel saddles of some bikes, the gel padding will make your "sit bones" a bit more comfortable. Again, not what you are describing. The seat is not expensive. You might want to give it a try and see if it helps. I hope this response helped.
798973
No, the cushion is just ok. I have a bigger bottom so the hole in the center of the cushion is not big enough : ( I used it on a long car ride & I think it hurt my bottom worse.
780951
Didn't experience that, but I purchased a padded cover for mine for added comfort....
123810
Seat padding is fine. Back support leans back a bit and I find myself unconsciously tilting my head forward. 8 hours, perhaps?
2218028
No. The cushion is very firm and will not compress enough to make this position comfortable.
1860752
There is no padding; however, I really don't think it will damage the toilet. Ifyou are worried, you can always get a thin rubber stick on pad for protection.
1860755
There is no padding, but I don't think it would crack or chip the rim of the toilet or toilet seat. If concerned you might put a Velcro strip on the bar.
549665
I do not think it would be comfortable for hours. It is not thick enough. You might want to upgrade. Also I would recommend a stool with the ring around the bottom to rest your feet on.
284576
There is slight padding towards your back, but no padding towards the other compartments. If you need padding, but something else.
2159724
There is a thin plastic liner on the bottom and 2 bars across the bottom... not a great deal of support. What I did was added a few layers of egg crate foam for padding and it doesn't sag at all and makes for a more comfy ride
2003105
The padding at the bottom is good BUT there's not much support on the neck/headrest. I have to constantly look back and adjust his neck while driving ( not too safe) I went to Babies R Us and bought him a neck rest but that didn't work since it pushes his head forward. At this point I do not know what to do.
911437
Mine was padded on the seat and arms. Don't know why description said that.
442409
I bought one last summer so I have some experience with the seat. It does eliminate the problems with the crotch area simply because the center console that exists on a typical bike seat is not there. That's the "plus". Size wise I am about 5'10" 230 lbs. For my needs I would have liked more of a soft, comfortable, cushion for my butt - and I would have liked for the seat to be about 1" to 2" wider to provide for more lateral support. The seat (to me) just seems inadequate in those 2 key comfort areas.