Honestly, this is an accident waiting to happen! I only use it for loading, unloading. I am the last guy on earth who should be criticizing unattractiveness (lol) but man that Spring Creek drop in seat is fugly! Disclaimer: Hobie Products are not eligible for free shipping and are subject to fixed rate shipping charges. I wouldn't gram-weenie agonize and refuse the kneeling thwart idea either, I like mine. person. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. Contoocook River Canoe Company, 9 Horse Hill Road, Concord, NH 03303, United States. Designed to easily flip from canoe seat to canoe yoke in seconds. Even a "permanent" kneeling thwart could be removed quite easily and I imagine that if you are handy it would not be too hard to make or modify one to make it more like a removable yoke. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. We do not know your credit card info. This durable, lightweight seat requires NO drilling and easily is assembled and removed in seconds. Reality: Paddling with Pooches, Surfski Paddler Risks All To Save Kayaker From Freezing Lake, Red Cell 4/3MM Men's Chest-Zip Hooded Fullsuit, REI Co-op Lightweight Base Layer Long-Sleeve Crew Top. Read reviews for the Drop-in Canoe Seat by Spring Creek Manufacturing as submitted by your fellow paddlers. We have not ever and will not ever sell information about you. No longer are the days of sitting on the wet canoe floor or a folding chair. All Rights Reserved. https://www.norfolk-canoes.co.uk/equipment/canoe-seats.htm, https://northstarcanoes.com/accessories/yokes-thwarts/, http://www.canoetripping.net/forumsng-discussions/diy/74927-strap-yoke-variation, https://www.mohawkcanoes.com/collections/seats-yokes-and-thwarts/products/webbing-yoke, Swift Keewaydin 18.6 vs. Wenonah Minnesota II. Ed's has several seats that would work perfectly as a center seat in your Spirit 2. No longer are the days of sitting on thewet canoe floor or a folding chair. Each Drop in Seat comes with 1 seat, a pair of C clamps, 2 bolts, and 2 tightening knobs. Each Drop in Seat comes with 1 seat, a pair of C clamps, 2 bolts, and 2 tightening knobs. new The product that started it all, the Canoe Seat/Yoke was our first manufactured aluminum product. Our pads are made to absorb the shock of carrying a heavy load across a portage as well as comfort while on long paddles across the water. springcreekmfg. Spring Creek Manufacturings Drop-In Seat is just what you are looking for when wanting to add additional passengers to your canoe, or even for a solo paddle. View recent orders and manage your account! Copyright 2017 Paths, Peaks, and Paddles. Gumpus is on to something there! I have no choice, there will be times I need to solo my spirit II. Hayward Outfitters LLC. The sling solid webbed seat might be the upgrade, tho' I worry about the clamp hooks over the gunnels. We tried a sling seat. Dba Hayward Water Sports: Copyright 2022 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. Please specify width of canoe in the order notes to insure perfect Seat/Yoke fit, Available colors: Black, Bright Red, Dark Brown, Navy Blue, Stop by for details, call us at 716-213-0350 or contact us (direct link), PS-400 Black, PS-400 Bright Red, PS-400 Dark Brown, PS-400 Navy Blue, Paths, Peaks, & Paddles, Inc. Frame telescopes to fit different canoe widths. View cart for details. Telescope it out and sit down. All rights reserved. Mike's comment is a good reminder; I'm a kneeler and used the Solo Strap in my Bluewater Freedom 17 and it worked pretty well (they take some fiddling to get everything adjusted just right) but can't comment on using either of mine for sitting because I've never done it. How comfortable are they ? A kneeling thwart will easily support the weight of a heavy person. All of the reviews are created and written by paddlers like you, so be sure to submit your own review and be part of the community! I've used one a few times, way better than sitting on a pack or cooler. The item you've selected was not added to your cart. Instagram vs. No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on $99+. Poorly designed, easily slides apart and doesn't secure well at all. 1000 Elicott Creek Road The sling seat looks very interesting! M&M 12.6 with Bag - Used - 21 lbs! Returns/Terms and Conditions/Privacy Policy Page, Easily adjustable pads to fit various shoulder sizes. Nothing Lighter! I wouldn't gram-weenie agonize and refuse the kneeling thwart idea either, I like mine. Tonawanda, New York 14150. The seat can adjust from 34 wide to 40 wide to fit a variety ofcanoes. Condition: I never thought of removing the yoke ! It telescopes from 32" to 38". - Used. You do not have to request that we not share info about you, That is our default policy. Yes Sold by: This durable, lightweight seat requires NO drilling and easily is assembled and removed in seconds. | | Please help out the community and share your experience! With a kneeling thwart or seat you definitely want a kneeling pad or gardeners knee pads. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 1000 Elicott Creek Road I personally did not care for it, but it wasn't my canoe. The sling seat looks very interesting! Much better flipped over an used as a portage yoke. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please ask us about our shipping practices for this item. Regarding physics the Solo Strap would swing more than the Sling Seat for a sitting person since it has just one attachment point on each side vs two. Both a kneeling thwart or a sling type seat will take SOME of the weight off your knees but if kneeling hurts you then both will hurt. Verified purchase: Just FYI most factory kneeling thwarts are too far back from the ideal seating position just to avoid trapping you between the yoke and thwart if you swamp the boat. Seat is made from durable EthafoamTM. It doesn't hold firm in the center and doesn't fasten securely because of cheap plastic parts. easy to put in/take out ? The sling type seat I have from Canada has nice thick clear plastic tubing over the metal u-hooks to protect your gunnels and even if the (kind of expensive) UK seats don't have it you could add it easily. Contact Ed with any questions, he makes top notch stuff and the customer service is excellent. The seat can adjust from 34 wide to 40 wide to fit a variety of canoes. I have two tandems that can be soloed and both have extra center seats for max comfort. You must log in or register to reply here. I did notice that the guy that owned the canoe (18' Souris River) never used it, except as the yoke.There are probably better options, but they would be permanent. choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. Spring Creek Manufacturing Drop-In Canoe Center Seat | MADE IN THE USA |. This durable, lightweight seat requires NO drilling and easily isassembled and removed in seconds. To repeat: We have not ever and will not ever sell, trade or give away information about you. It's great for Soloing or a third person and can be removed in seconds. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Frame supports a 300 lb. Sheer physics; imagine paddling from a swing. Copyright Western Canoeing and Kayaking. What do you folks think of the spring creek drop in seat ? California has passed a new law requiring websites to disclose its privacy policies and to allow users to prevent the site from selling information about them called California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). I'm just trying to give you more options. Spring Creek Manufacturings Drop-In Seat is just what you are looking for when wanting to add additional passengers to your canoe, or even for a solo paddle. Special order for 30" or wider than 38". Check out Spring Creek's new and improved drop-in seat with clamps. tell me about this "saddle". Spring Creek Manufacturing is pleased to offer TWO Drop-In Seat sizes available, Small For Canoes between 30 and 34 at the Widest Point, Regular For Canoes between 34 and 40 at the Widest Point, *We recommend you measure your canoe before placing your order to ensure correct size is ordered*. When you purchase/pay, that info is sent directly to PayPal, a huge, never been hacked credit card processor. No longer are the days of sitting on the wet canoe floor or a folding chair. HaywardOutfitters.com | HaywardWaterSports.com, Outfitting Spring Creek Canoe Seat Yoke Black, Hayward Outfitters LLC. Well take a look and remove the review if it doesnt follow our guidelines. Indoor, Outdoor and Automotive Rack Systems, Water Mats | Inflatable and Foam Water Pads, Water Skis, Wakeboards, Kneeboards, Wakesurfers. It's good to hear that we may have found an option that sounds right for you. Spring Creek Manufacturings Drop-In Seat is just what you are looking for when wanting to addadditional passengers to your canoe, or even for a solo paddle. Just get one that is wider than you need so you can trim it to fit. Dba Hayward Water Sports, C4 V1 Ocean Race with Bag - Awesome Board! Gumpus is on to something there! Kneeling thwarts are more solid and would also be my preference but not sure they are as comfy since they are typically pretty narrow and dig into your buttbut you can always add padding to the thwart or wear padded bicycle shorts or undies. Website by Buffalo Wired. Each Drop in Seat comes with 1 seat, a pair of C clamps, 2 bolts, and 2 tightening knobs. I am the last guy on earth who should be criticizing unattractiveness (lol) but man that Spring Creek drop in seat is fugly! I would also sit on a small cooler before trying the spring creek seat. You are using an out of date browser. We do not see it or store it. If you sign up for our email newsletter, all we collect is your email. JavaScript is disabled. Seat clamps are included. We do not collect any identifiable information on casual visitors to PathsPeaksPaddles.com. Sorry, don't take it personally, but I'd rather sit on a pack than put that in my boat. Tonawanda, New York 14150. I don't have any experience with the spring creek seat but I do have two different ones that work pretty well but are apparently no longer in production. No one has submitted a review yet for the Drop-in Canoe Seat. It was barely adequate for a non-paddling kid passenger in the middle and largely unusable for paddling seated from the center. The Drop-In Seat does just that. Sorry, don't take it personally, but I'd rather sit on a pack than put that in my boat. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab. HA! For our complete terms of service please visit our Returns/Terms and Conditions/Privacy Policy Page. Something went wrong. The height is perfect for rowing, paddling, sailing or just kicking back. - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, Learn more about earning points with eBay Mastercard, - eBay Return policy - opens in a new tab or window, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new tab or window, No Interest if paid in full in 6 mo on $99+. 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