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I think maybe I'll try the Airhawk again
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+1 on the Air Hawk. We have been using them for years on our rides, from way before Roho sold the company off. We work with wheelchairs, seating, positioning, and wound care. The Roho, which is what the Air Hawk is based on, is supposed to reduce pressure to the bony prominences (sit bones) by spreading (distributing) the pressure by means of immersions, reduce shearing forces as the cells move with you and allow for air circulation between the cells.
I have used a pressure mapping system with and without the Air Hawk, the difference is significant, the key is proper inflation. You want just enough air in the cushion to prevent bottoming out, this will vary on your build/frame type. A really good starting point is to slightly over inflate the cushion, then open the valve with the cushion on a flat surface and no rider or pressure on it, let it equalize and close the valve. Because there isn't a whole lot of air in the cushion, very small changes in volume make a big difference.
You should be able to rock slightly to the left and right and feel your IT's (sit bones) just start to bottom out, you can even use you hand to gauge the distance, it should be about the thickness of your finger between the seat and your IT's. FYI Temperature and altitude do affect the pressure.
I hope this helps,
Ken
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 03-17-2023 at 09:15 PM.
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Originally Posted by KAMJAM
+1 on the Air Hawk. We have been using them for years on our rides, from way before Roho sold the company off. We work with wheelchairs, seating, positioning, and wound care. The Roho, which is what the Air Hawk is based on, is supposed to reduce pressure to the bony prominences (sit bones) by spreading (distributing) the pressure by means of immersions, reduce shearing forces as the cells move with you and allow for air circulation between the cells.
I have used a pressure mapping system with and without the Air Hawk, the difference is significant, the key is proper inflation. You want just enough air in the cushion to prevent bottoming out, this will vary on your build/frame type. A really good starting point is to slightly over inflate the cushion, then open the valve with the cushion on a flat surface and no rider or pressure on it, let it equalize and close the valve. Because there isn't a whole lot of air in the cushion, very small changes in volume make a big difference.
You should be able to rock slightly to the left and right and feel your IT's (sit bones) just start to bottom out, you can even use you hand to gauge the distance, it should be about the thickness of your finger between the seat and your IT's. FYI Temperature and altitude do affect the pressure.
I hope this helps,
Ken
Very good input KAMJAM. Some of the best I've ever read.
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Kamjam answer is why this form works so great for us spyder owners .We tell each other what we have found by experience someone is always trying to help each other. Thanks
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I think I'm going with the AirHawk. I'm on the road, I have to wait till we are in a place long enough to order it
Thanks
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Thanks for the positive responses, don't hesitate hit me up with questions on the forum or pm.
Thanks,
Ken
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We cut some seat-sized pieces of memory foam (later switched out the memory foam for some Egg Sitter gel cushions) and put them under a couple of sheepskins from IKEA. Cool and comfy for long rides!
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Last edited by Arachnerds; 04-22-2023 at 10:47 AM.
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I kept the Alaska Leather when I finally sold my Indian Springfield. It works great on my RTL, for me, but if I didn’t have it, sounds like the AirHawk would be worth a try!
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I started with a Wild Ass seat cushion (very nice) then added a Misty Mountain Sheepskin seat cover - and love them both.
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