Video: Ty Sjodin talks about adjusting Smooth Moves seats.
Many lakes and rivers can produce big waves, and having a seat system in your boat, like a Smooth Moves seat, is a must-have marine product that will save your back! The Smooth Moves boat seat suspension system is simple to install and easy to maintain. Say goodbye to backaches, neck pain and other discomfort caused by a day out on choppy waters. Whether you’re participating in a fishing tournament or planning a daylong pleasure cruise, you won’t have to worry about waves with Smooth Move’s shock absorbing boat seat.
Ride the Waves in Comfort: Adjusting Smooth Moves Seats for Big-Water Adventures on Lake of the Woods
If you frequent vast fisheries like Lake of the Woods, you already know that wind and waves are part of the deal. Even on a day when the forecast calls for a gentle 6–8 mph breeze, conditions can shift in a heartbeat. Weather predictions are, at best, a coin-flip on big water, so smart anglers plan for the worst and hope for the best.
Why a Suspension Seat Matters
One piece of equipment that has earned a permanent spot in my boat is the Smooth Moves suspension seat. On rough days it is more than a comfort feature—it is back-saving insurance. The chair’s shock-absorbing mechanism takes the sting out of every unexpected roller, letting you stay on your spots longer without paying the price in aches and pains afterward.
Dialing In the Right Setting
A Smooth Moves seat works only as well as it is adjusted. The secret is matching the seat’s stiffness to the occupant’s body weight:
- Light to average anglers (like me) – I set the dial at number 3.
- Heavier anglers – they need a firmer setting to keep the seat from bottoming out.
Take a minute before you leave the dock to fine-tune the tension. Once you find your sweet spot, the difference in ride quality is dramatic.
Comfort Does Not Replace Common Sense
Remember, suspension seats mitigate impact; they do not make you immune to it. Maintain a safe speed that reflects the wave height, visibility, and boat traffic. Your seat can save your back, but only good judgment will keep you—and your passengers—truly safe.
Final Thoughts
On expansive, unpredictable lakes, comfort and safety go hand in hand. A properly adjusted Smooth Moves seat lets you fish longer, travel farther, and arrive back at the dock without the nagging lower-back pain that so often cuts a great outing short. Equip your boat, set your seat correctly, respect the water, and enjoy every minute on Lake of the Woods.
