MrLeadFoot
Silver Member
One thing to consider is that many bicycle style seats are pre-formed, which can be a problem because they force you to sit IN the seat. And, if yours is not the a$$ that formed it, it can feel like you're being held captive by the depressions. That's one reason I really like the Tama First Chair model. It has the cut-outs for the back of your thighs, yet it is not molded to anyone's a$$.
The other thing to consider is the thickness and firmness. Sure, you can try sitting on a throne in a store, but almost any seat will feel comfortable under those circumstance. But seats that are comfortable then, even if you sit in them for an hour, are usually the ones that wear out fast or become uncomfortable during a gig because they are too soft. This is another reason why I prefer the Tama First Chair. With all the moving around a drummer does, the seat cushion needs to be thick and firm to be supportive. Lower-line chairs often sport thinner cushions, so even if they are firm, they're too thin to maintain their shape over any practical time-frame, and you end up feeling the wood in the seat, a la the Princess and the Pea debacle. Thick, firm foam will ensure comfort and support, as well as will retain its shape over time. Such a seat also won't get a$$ dimples in it, so you'll always be able to sit ON it, and not get "sucked into" it.
The other thing to consider is the thickness and firmness. Sure, you can try sitting on a throne in a store, but almost any seat will feel comfortable under those circumstance. But seats that are comfortable then, even if you sit in them for an hour, are usually the ones that wear out fast or become uncomfortable during a gig because they are too soft. This is another reason why I prefer the Tama First Chair. With all the moving around a drummer does, the seat cushion needs to be thick and firm to be supportive. Lower-line chairs often sport thinner cushions, so even if they are firm, they're too thin to maintain their shape over any practical time-frame, and you end up feeling the wood in the seat, a la the Princess and the Pea debacle. Thick, firm foam will ensure comfort and support, as well as will retain its shape over time. Such a seat also won't get a$$ dimples in it, so you'll always be able to sit ON it, and not get "sucked into" it.