Air hawk seat pad

[Duran]

Hi all, thinking of buying a airhawk seat pad, anyone have any thoughts?, I know we have one of the comfy seats in the world, but wondering if this would improve the whole bottom experience.

[seth]

they are bit high on the sections (2"high)
you might be better with a gel pad as similar price and much lower(1/2" high) and more comfortable.
I've worked with wheelchairs for the last 20 years and we used to use a lot of roho cushions (thats the cushion the airhawk is developed from) we now use nearly totally gel cushions.
I'd go to a bike show near you and try both on any show bike before you spend your hard earned.

good luck 

[Duran]

Thanks Seth, as I understand it you only put a very small amount of air in it, but will check it out further.

[seth]

you should be able to change the amount of air in it .

[Batkwaka]

I use one on long hauls and they do make a long day in the saddle more bearable. Biggest issue is the tendency to slide around on the seat in the corners.

[gsxbarmy]

They are good, but a custom seat with a good (medical) gel pad I found preferable and more comfortable. The standard seat is (imo) just too "slabby" so rounding the sides off and adding a bum stop makes it so much better. Decent one with both seats done with a Gel pad though will set you back about £300 - but what price comfort?