Ultimate Muni Seat "Mandrill Butt"

I started by roughing out foam on band saw, then hit it with carving
knife and sandpaper. Top curve is similar to niw KH Freeride(flat).

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More shaping then the cover:

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Cover on the seat. And it rides really well, firm but comfy. The
Scott Wallis set up makes for better control and is so much lighter.
This is just the prototype. Will post pix of final seat.

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Do you know what type of foam that was? I have all those tools and
parts, just can't find descent foam anywhere.

The seat looks very nice! Good work! How long did it take you to finish
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Danni said:

Do you know what type of foam that was? I have all those tools and
parts, just can't find descent foam anywhere.

The seat looks very nice! Good work! How long did it take you to finish
it?

The foam is Minicell closed cell 2lb. Here is a link to the auction I
bought it on:
http://tinyurl.com/2vmocl
The guys email is: [email hidden]

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That's awesome looking! Why didn't you include an air seat in the
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I am very interested in this! Do you think it would comfortable with
only 1.5 inches for a trials seat that needs low profile? Thanks!

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Danni said:

I am very interested in this! Do you think it would comfortable with
only 1.5 inches for a trials seat that needs low profile? Thanks!

Assuming it's the kind of foam I am thinking of, it would be
comfortable even if it was thin.

I know my DX seat has around 1" of foam on it now, and it's pretty
comfortable.

I think the key to a comfortable seat is making it more flat.

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Borgschulze said:

Assuming it's the kind of foam I am thinking of, it would be comfortable
even if it was thin.

I know my DX seat has around 1" of foam on it now, and it's pretty
comfortable.

I think the key to a comfortable seat is making it more flat.

The problem I've had with "closed cell" foam, is that it becomes pretty
hard once it's compressed from your weight, and thus becomes
permanently thinner. This foam is quite dense to begin with, and it
does not "bounce" back very quicky and stays compacted. But I think
Jim's setup should work well because his foam looks to be pretty thick
so hopefully there will be sufficient cushioning. I also would probably
try adding an air seat feature *under* the foam for added comfort and
adjustability.

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What would be the best foam for 1 to 1.5 inches low profile trials seat?
The memory foam I have on now kinda sux: it freezes supper easily and
turns rock hard!

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Danni said:

What would be the best foam for 1 to 1.5 inches low profile trials seat?
The memory foam I have on now kinda sux: it freezes supper easily and
turns rock hard!

Yep, memory foam is even worse for that very reason-it has almost
zero-bouce back response. I suppose if you rode in super slo motion,
you would be able to wait for the foam to "puff" back up. I think the
standard medium density foam works best. It retains its shape, bouces
back quickly and will not generally become hard from permanent
compression. Just make sure it's not too thin to prevent bottoming out
on your seat base.

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Just make sure it's not too thin to prevent bottoming out on your seat
base.

My seat would kill you.

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Maybe invent a customized type of saddle that is "molded" to your EXACT
butt shape! 😄 Kindof like how they mold orthodics to fit your feet.
Hmmmm, that's a thought.

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Yep, memory foam is even worse for that very reason-it has almost
zero-bouce back response. I suppose if you rode in super slo motion,
you would be able to wait for the foam to "puff" back up. I think the
standard medium density foam works best. It retains its shape, bouces
back quickly and will not generally become hard from permanent
compression. Just make sure it's not too thin to prevent bottoming out
on your seat base. Actually, I would get the densest foam I could find
that still bouces back fast, but would allow a nice center channel to
be cut down the middle and still maintain firmness.

Do you know of any?

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MuniAddict said:

That's awesome looking! Why didn't you include an air seat in the
process? Also, what is the material of the cover?

This seat is very comfy, much lighter and tighter(doesn't move around
like an airseat). Also, totally reliable, zero leaks! The foam is the
kind they use on gym floors and will not compress over time. The cover
is temporary for the pattern, just cheap vinyl. I have leather to sew
up now.

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Danni said:

I am very interested in this! Do you think it would comfortable with
only 1.5 inches for a trials seat that needs low profile? Thanks!

Yes-I'll measure but mine is no more than 2" thick and I think less.
The DeRail base is much deeper than other so gives the illusion of
thick foam.

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Maybe invent a customized type of saddle that is "molded" to your EXACT
butt shape! 😄 Kindof like how they mold orthodics to fit your feet.
Hmmmm, that's a thought.

sounds expensive

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nah, he just wants to buy the cranks to look at them and rub them on his
body..

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does he have me confused with somebody who's actually good?

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mornish said:

sounds expensive

Make a batch of plaster, thick viscosity, sit in it, leaving your
"impression", wait for it to dry. Then fill it with some sort of
rubbery material that will harden frim. Remove from mold, trim off
excess, and "Viola"...your very own custom seat foam! (I have a feeling
it would be waaay to wide!)

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