Bumfortable Kayak Seat
No more numb bums.
Is paddling your old seat giving you numb feet or a sore bum? You can tough it out for a while, but it’s when you try to make that crucial rudder movement with your toes, or attempt to stand up afterwards, that can really ruin your day. After being squished into a harsh plastic or fibreglass seat for hours, your bottom simply doesn’t have the spirit to ache anymore. Stop suffering from a numb bum—install your Gurney Gear’s Bumfortable Kayak Seat today. Made from a lightweight, smooth foam, this seat reduces pressure points while allowing you add some extra rotation to your paddle stroke. By supporting your back and encouraging proper posture, this seat reduces pressure on spots that are prone to causing grief. Its extended length also spreads the pressure on your legs while keeping your hamstrings warm, aiding circulation and reducing cramps. Because it lowers your center of gravity, it also increases your boat’s stability. And that’s not all; while a rigid seat structure is likely to hole your boat when a rock scrapes the hull, this seat allows your hull to continue flexing as it passes along the obstruction, reducing the chances of structural damage and subsequent required repair. This seat is easy to install and customize for the perfect fit. Pair this dynamite seat with the additional Bumfortable Back-Strap Kit for the absolute best results.
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Lightens pressure all around, reducing chafing, aiding hamstring circulation, and encouraging extra rotation of paddle stroke.
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Lowers your center of gravity to increase your boat’s stability.
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Reduces chances of structural damage to hull.
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Easy to install.
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Ideal for long distance multisport racing and sea kayaking.
Information
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Flat or Rounded Hull? Beginner to Intermediate multisport kayaks will require the Flat Hull option (sea kayak, Saracen, Eclipse, Rockstar). Elite level multisport kayak designs will require the Rounded Hull option (Sharp, UFO).
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Forgiving: The softness of the foam reduces pressure points and allows extra rotation in your paddle stroke.
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Smooth Surface: Allows ease of rotation within the seat to aid in paddle efficiency.
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Custom Moulding: Can be shaped to your bum by gentle use of heat, (eg hairdryer, hot-water bottle, or domestic fan heater), if you so desire. It is also easy to cut, grind and glue.
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Waterproof: Completely non-absorbent foam will not soak up excess water.
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Warm: Closed cell foam is warmer on cold mornings and more comfortable than fibreglass. Less abrasive and much less likely to make your legs fall asleep.
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Prevents Chaffing: By structurally supporting your back while kayaking through proper posture, rather than allowing pressure on flesh where chaffing occurs.
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Reduced Pressure on Hamstrings: Extended length reduces pressure and keep hamstings warm. This aids circulation and reduces cramps.
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Increased Balance: Lowers centre of gravity which increases kayak stability (choose the model to suit your kayak’s dimensions).
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Reduced Chance of Hull Damage: A rigid seat structure is more likely to hole the kayak when a rock scrapes along the hull because it represents a sudden change in elastic flexibility of the hull. This seat will allow the hull to continue elastically flexing as the hull passes along the obstruction highly reducing the chances of structural damage and subsequent required repair.
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Bilge Pump Flow Tunnels: Incorporated into the underside allow liquid to flow to your bilge pump (bilge pump not included).
Free Shipping
- Orders $200 and over (excluding kayaks and paddles) are eligible for FREE shipping within New Zealand.
- Orders under $200 will incur an $8 shipping fee.
- We do not charge extra for rural delivery.
Paddle Shipping
- Shipping of paddles within New Zealand will incur a $25 shipping fee.
- Or, you can pick up your paddle from our Christchurch address free of charge.
Kayak Shipping
- If you're unable to pick up your kayak in Christchurch, please contact us for a shipping quote specific to your location.
Order Processing (1-2 days)
- We aim to process orders within 1 business day.
- Orders are normally onboard the courier within 2 business days.
- During peak times, such as holidays and sale events, please allow an extra day for order processing.
Delivery (1-5 days)
- Orders ship via NZ Post or Aramex Couriers.
- Most orders ship from our headquarters in Christchurch. If stock is not available at our Christchurch location, your order will ship directly to you from our brand partners in Rotorua and Rangiora.
- Please allow up to 7 business days to receive your order.
Order Tracking
- Once your order has been dispatched, you will receive an email with tracking information.
- If you have not received a confirmation email within 48 hours, please check your junk folder.
Pick-Ups
- We do NOT offer pickups or in-person shopping (with the exception of kayaks and paddles).
- Customers enrolled in a Canterbury Kayaking kayak course or guided trip may choose to pick up their order at their upcoming kayak course or guided trip.
International Delivery
- We offer international shipping to Australia only.
- Orders $500 and over (excluding kayaks and paddles) are eligible for free shipping to Australia.
- Orders under $500 will incur a $35 shipping fee.
- Shipping of paddles to Australia will incur a $99 shipping fee.
Returns Eligibility
If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may be eligible for a return based on the following terms:
- Returns must be initiated within 30 days from the date of delivery.
- Items must be unused and in the original packaging.
- Climbing equipment, such as carabiners, prusiks, and slings, are non-returnable.
Refunds
- Returned orders will be processed as a refund.
- If you wish to exchange an item, you must let us know before returning your item(s) to us.
Return Process
To initiate a return, please follow these steps:
- Contact us to request a return. Let us know your order number and which items you'd like to return.
- Courier your items back to our Christchurch address.
- We will inspect your items and process your refund or exchange within 5 business days.
Damaged or Defective Items
If you receive a damaged or defective item, please contact us with details and pictures. We will work with you to resolve the issue.
Price Matching
If you find the same item at a lower price on another online retailer's site within 7 days of your purchase, we will match the competitor's advertised price, including any applicable shipping fees.
Our price match policy includes the following conditions:
- The item must match in style, size, and color.
- The item must be new. We do not match prices on seconds, used merchandise, or products sold by wholesalers or liquidators.
- The competitor must have the item in stock on their website.
- The competitor's price must be clearly displayed on their site for verification and should not require a sign-up. First-time purchase discounts and personalized coupons are excluded.
- The website must be an authorized distributor of the brand.
- The price must be listed in New Zealand dollars.
- During Canterbury Kayaking promotions, discounts can be applied either through a price match or a Canterbury Kayaking promotion, but not both.
Price Adjustments
If an item you purchased from Canterbury Kayaking is marked down within seven (7) days of the original order date, Canterbury Kayaking will adjust the price of the item once. Please note that any promotional pricing is for a limited time only and cannot be honored after the sale has ended.