Do You Use the Foam Seat Pad?

Jack S. · Post by **Jack S.** » March 30th, 2007, 9:18 am

Just wondering if it is a worthwhile accessory.

Thanks.

flan48 · Post by **flan48** » March 30th, 2007, 10:03 am

I have used the foam pad almost from the beginning (I received my C2 D this past September). I used the erg without the pad for a week or so. Has the pad helped? - perhaps a bit. However, the seat is still fairly hard, albeit not uncomfortable. Of course I have almost no rear end, and thus little natural "padding!"

You know what, for the couple of dollars, try it - I believe it is removable.

Best regards

Jack S. · Post by **Jack S.** » March 30th, 2007, 10:06 am

try it - I believe it is removable.

I bought one with my model D. Did'nt put it on yet though. I was worried about residual adhesive if I tried to take it off if unhappy. Has anyone removed one?

johnlvs2run · Post by **johnlvs2run** » March 30th, 2007, 12:06 pm

Adhesive should be easy to get off.

I don't use a single foam pad but used a 2 part wood seat with a space down the center for part of the time when rowing a million meters in 19 days for the HC in December, 2005. This kept the heat from building up under my butt. Some of the rest of the time I loosely placed 1/2 inch foam pads on either side of the seat, with the same space down the middle.

It helps to do a couple split stretches on the floor during breaks.

I have a couple of split seats with the wood or foam, the space down the middle, and an angled cutout in back. However, Most of the time I don't use anything on the seat and don't use any padding.