Confession Time: Ever since I was a kid, I've been afflicted by movie butt -- that numb pain from sitting on a hard seat too long that won't go away no matter how much you squirm. I had the same sensation sitting in stadium seats and benches, in canoes and kayaks, and when driving long distances. I always wondered if there was a cure, and I recently found out the answer is YES! A resounding YES!
After spending countless kayak outings with numb bum, I tried to cure the pain with padded seats, gel seats and even stacking a sweatshirt under my rear. It was so bad, I could only paddle for a little over an hour before I absolutely had to get out and walk to restore circulation.
Then I stumbled on the Roho Airhawk Cushion, and found instantaneous relief. In the first outing, I was able to paddle fourteen miles in seven hours with only one landing. Not only that, instead of being distracted by managing pain, I was able to enjoy the ride and focus on the beatiful scenery around me.
The secret to the Roho Cushion is an innovative rubber bladder designed in the shape of an upside down egg crate. The bladder, which can be inflated to your comfort, minimizes the contact points between seat and rear, which allows normal circulation. The end result is no more numb bum pain.
I used a Roho Airhawk motorcycle cushion in my kayak. The cushion is sold in a few different sizes, so measure your kayak seat for the best fit before making a purchase. Roho also sells the cushion in designs specifically targeted at spectators, drivers and other sports.
I haven't found any potential problems with my Roho Cushion. The only thing you have to be careful of is not to expose it to any sharp points that might perforate the inflatable bladder.
The bottom -- pardon the pun -- line here is that if you're afflicted by pain when sitting for long periods of time, you have to buy a Roho Cushion. After years of searching for relief this is the only cushion I can say without reservation cured the pain I was experiencing. It's priceless!
