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Wayne Steppy

 

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Fort Worth Texas, USA
Post  Posted 26 Aug 2023 7:10 pm    
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I redid my package seat about a year and a half ago and it's already flat. Any recommendations for cushion replacement foam?
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Bill Duncan


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Lenoir, North Carolina, USA
Post  Posted 27 Aug 2023 3:57 am    
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I had the same problem with my original Pack a Seat. I eventually built my own and used an exercise mat for cushioning material. I used one layer and covered it in leather.
Although it is thin, it is very comfortable. Even when seated for long periods. It keeps it's form well.
It works for me, however opinions can vary.
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Dennis Detweiler


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Solon, Iowa, US
Post  Posted 27 Aug 2023 5:53 am    
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You have to order high density foam. I bought mine on ebay. The kind that's purchased at stores like WalMart will go flat.
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John Swain


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Winchester, Va
Post  Posted 27 Aug 2023 6:25 am    
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I bought foam direct from Joe Naylor of SteelSeat. It's definitely the best, but very firm.
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Karl Paulsen

 

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Chicago
Post  Posted 29 Aug 2023 3:59 am    
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If you have an upholstery place nearby (furniture or automotive) you can stop in and probably choose from a range of densities matches to your needs/preferences/mass.
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Dale Rottacker


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Walla Walla Washington, USA
Post  Posted 29 Aug 2023 5:09 am    
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John Swain wrote:
I bought foam direct from Joe Naylor of SteelSeat. It's definitely the best, but very firm.

I did the same thing John ... got enough for 3 seats ... Took my Steelers Choice to a local family owned upholstery shop and they made my GREAT seat GREATER. Have a couple old Cush Seats left to go.
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Eric Philippsen


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Central Florida USA
Post  Posted 30 Aug 2023 4:11 am    
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Years ago I talked with Joe Naylor about the foam cushion he uses in the seats he made. He said he used the same foam that is used in long distance bomber planes. It is very different than regular upholstery foam and is made for the user to be able to sit in relative comfort for hours on end.
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