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Ascends fs12t seat upgrade #11783341 08/18/16 02:41 AM
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Hey guys so I bought a fs12t a few weeks ago, and was wondering if it's worth trying to lift the seat a little higher. Let me know if you all have any suggestions on this?

I was even thinking if i could rig a fs128t seat on there but don't think it would fit.

Re: Ascends fs12t seat upgrade [Re: Mike87angler] #11783446 08/18/16 03:25 AM
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I have an FS12T and the only thing I did was add a pool noodle to the back bar. I think its a supper comfortable seat and have fished in it for up to 9 hours with no issues. I have seen videos on youtube to where guys have raised them up.I really don't think raising the seat to the top rail is going to give that much. but I have been wrong before (A LOT). if you do the mod please post a pic. for me, im just not ready to make that mod just yet


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Re: Ascends fs12t seat upgrade [Re: Mike87angler] #11783470 08/18/16 03:40 AM
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Yah I have watched alot of videos of people moding there seat. I think the seat is pretty comfortable as it is but wouldn't mind it being a little higher so that it's easier to stand up in

Re: Ascends fs12t seat upgrade [Re: Mike87angler] #11783670 08/18/16 12:30 PM
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Thinking about getting a FS12T because I can't really find anything else that I like as much for that price point. I have heard that because it is so stable, that it is harder to maneuver and turn. What is your honest opinion?

Re: Ascends fs12t seat upgrade [Re: Mike87angler] #11783722 08/18/16 01:03 PM
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Go to Wal-Mart and try to find one of the oversized pool noodles. Then add it to the bottom rails of the seat. I just did it in the H12 and it gave me another 2 inches of height. Definitely helped.

Re: Ascends fs12t seat upgrade [Re: Mike87angler] #11783747 08/18/16 01:28 PM
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I went from an 11' pelican that was narrow and very unstable. I have the 2016 FS12T and even though its not as fast as that pelican it is SO much more stable, more room, super comfortable, and easy to stand in. now as for tracking, it is slower but I'm fishing not racing so I just go with the flow. I love mine!!!! and for the money you spend you get a great kayak! so my honest opinion is this yak is top notch. well worth the money and a great fishing yak. I recommend then to my buddies all the time.


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Re: Ascends fs12t seat upgrade [Re: briancooper] #11783791 08/18/16 01:57 PM
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Hey Brian,

I think that it is a great kayak especially for my first one to buy. I think it's pretty stable and not really hard to maneuver with. I am actually about to rig it all up with rod holders and tracks this weekend. I think my next one when ever I can afford will be a wilderness systems.

Re: Ascends fs12t seat upgrade [Re: Mike87angler] #11785286 08/19/16 05:52 AM
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Check out seat mods on YouTube. Zoefinger has some good DIY projects and there are many others!


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Re: Ascends fs12t seat upgrade [Re: kickingback] #11785572 08/19/16 01:56 PM
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I was thinking if i could find a seat that sits on a slide track like that is on the atak 140 that might work

Re: Ascends fs12t seat upgrade [Re: Mike87angler] #11785647 08/19/16 02:43 PM
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The best seat raising modificatyion I have seen people make on the FS12T is by using 2 pieces of 90 degree angle iron.

See this one

Re: Ascends fs12t seat upgrade [Re: kickingback] #11793955 08/24/16 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted By: kickingback
Check out seat mods on YouTube. Zoefinger has some good DIY projects and there are many others!


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