Kayak/Seat Advice

Hey Yall!

I'm new around here and in the SF area. Taught myself to fish at age 4 and havn't let up much since then - my next logical step after finally graduating college and getting a "real" job is to buy something nice to fish from - which led me here!

I'm just looking for advice for a damn good seat (I have bad lower back issues from martial arts & wrestling) and a stable fishing yak. Doesn't have to be fast, just good storage and customize-ability. I've read around and it looks like an Ocean Kayak Prowler 11/13 or Wilderness Tarpon 140 is my best bet for my price range (used under 750 bucks so I have so money left to trick it out).
Not really considering any new kayaks - I just can't justify the hit to my savings account till after grad school 

Thanks in advance
-D

sweet deal.....you can even get a deal on a better seat from him WITH A DISCOUNT

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=38381.0

Already in discussions with him
I just wanted more than one opinion on types/seats etc. I can't be the only avid angler that wants a kayak and has a bad spine! 

nice....no you are not. While I dont have a bad back I say next to safety comfort is king! I use this seat. I've never had to leave the water for a sore ass or back!

http://www.surftosummit.com/gts-elite-molded-foam-kayak-seat-pack-p-1666.html?cPath=283_269_305

and one of these pads.

http://www.yakpads.com/20-paddle-saddle-with-high-backrest.html

I use this seat and love it. Pacific Angler. Now they added twice the padding. I just found out when I was looking for the link for you. I will be buying the new one very very soon.
http://www.seairsports.com/kayak_seats.htm
As far as boats. Try the ones you think you want out and see what fits you best. My choice is the Tarpon. I am more comfortable in it for long periods than the OK's.

Hey Rob, you havent got that wildy new seating system yet> Its called the Phase3. I had one in my SIS Cape Horn. Thats the most comfy seat on the market for WS boats and its raised to keep your ass dry. IN A TARPON.

 The tridents are the driest ride made for a SOT. Try both brands. they both have features specific to themselves.

I have that seat in my Ride 135. It is pretty comfy. I need to dial it in a bit more, but it is nice. He is buying used yak so I figured he won't be getting that seat and would need something else. It does look like that new  Pacific Angler will provide a drier ride in the Tarpon, or anything else too. I am going to get one soon. It looks nice. Already emailed Nuuana at Seairsports for more info.

I also have the Phase 3 in my Pamlico SIS

I have a Seairsports Pacific Angler for sale if interested. Last years model. Never used.

PM me a price Racin And thanks for the advice yall!

Pm's sent.

<snipped> The tridents are the driest ride made for a SOT. <snipped>

Really? I've heard there others that are just as if not drier - maybe I've been mislead...

I really like the surf to summit seats, too.

  Correct paddling form is important. Do a search for " kayak paddling technique".

 Also core strengthening exercises.

http://www.google.com/webhp?source=search_app#hl=en&sclient=psy-ab&q=lower+back+pain+++kayak&oq=lower+back+pain+++kayak&aq=f&aqi=g-K1g-bK2&aql=&gs_l=hp.3..0i30j0i8i30l2.16077.36917.4.37361.24.11.5.0.0.4.251.2146.0j8j3.11.0...0.0.UH21UJHbsJM&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=34125657c9c088bd&biw=740&bih=526



http://community.nrsweb.com/souls-and-water/2012/05/26/yoga-boaters-back-pain/

Hmm. Casey, your links just incite more worries about kayaking and my bad spine. Maybe I should talk to my surgeon before dropping big money on a sport that will kill my back even more 

Have any of you had experience with these? http://www.wavewalk.com/W_Fishing_Kayak_Product_Information.html
They offer a saddle-type seats that look a lot better than most.
Thank yall
-D

What I've heard about that is---RUN AWAY. That's just second hand info though.