Wild Ass seat cushions....

[Big Rig]

Anyone have any back ground or history using these???

Inquiring minds want to know...welll I do...

[Jess from VA]

I don't.  At least their air inflatable cushion appears to be a direct copy of Air Hawk cushions (made from neoprene rubber is much better quality than poly; not more comfortable, more durable)

I've had several Air Hawks and they are a good product if your seat gives you monkey butt, pain and soreness.  Mainly for hot weather, and sure cheaper than new seats.  It was my experience that a good air cushion (properly inflated at only a third to a half full) made any mediocre seat a good seat.  You need to stow them at stops or can be stolen.  I never tied mine down.

I would never get a memory foam seat cushion (except maybe for winter), they retain heat which is the last thing you want in hot weather.

Wild Ass:       (this is not my idea of a wild ass, but that's another subject entirely  )
https://www.wild-ass.com/shop/Smart-Classic-Cushion-p70879343

Air Hawk:
https://airhawk.net/product-category/seat-cushions/

I see Airhawks now only come with a polypropylene cushion.  The neoprene rubber covers were much better quality and more expensive (and warranted two years, instead of the one year for poly).

My Air Hawk poly cushion blew out the seam when I sat down on it too hard once, and was unrepairable.  My experience with their customer service/warranty dept was an unhappy one.  Even with a seam tear I could not repair myself (twice), they insisted I send it in (though out of warranty).  They then tried to charge me an inspection fee (oh yeah, sue me), and wouldn't return it without the fee (keep the bastard).  That was some years ago, things may have changed, or not.

[msb]

My Airhawk is neoprene...purchased it in 2016 for my 7500 mile round trip to Morgantown Inzane (I remember based in part on some good reviews from Jess here as well ).Couldn't believe the difference it made on my old Corbin seat...had several 800 + mile days no problem. Still use it on my longer rides and it's still like new...zero issues.  I just like the positioning and feel of my Corbin so I don't want to give it up...the Airhawk is the perfect compliment for longer days in the saddle. The real trick is to put as little air in it as possible...just a couple blows and that's it.
This Wild Ass pad looks the same, so I assume it works just as well.

[Jess from VA]

Really, the optimal amount of air in them is going to be personal, and also ass-size related.

But clear back in Boy Scouts, I learned you get a better night's sleep on a partially filled air mattress, than a full one.

They are very non-slip in the bottom of the cover, so they stay put, but if you fill them full, not only does it raise you up in the seat, but it can roll you up on the tank on hard braking, and you risk blowing it out.

On long days, I not only moved the pad around under me (forward and back), but also varied the inflation a little.  Any change-up gives the gluteus maximus a break, just like moving your legs on and off the hwy pegs. 

[98valk]

I've used this for my '98 oem seat, completely changed the comfort of the seat. I had it installed under the seat cover.

https://www.buttbuffer.com/

[Oss]

tried the airhawk after riding to colorado back in 2005

it was ok but after talking with Highbinder I was sold on the
RussellDayLong seat

No regrets I can ride all day for weeks with no discomfort whatsoever

Oss

But I do sometimes put a small white  towel on it when it is really hot so the boys dont get roasted when I sit on the seat after a long rest stop or for instance when it will be parked in the sun for a few hours
Who cares if someone steals a 79cent towel ?

[Jack B]

I use a Wild Ass cushion on my 2015 Valkyrie and I have no complaints it lets me ride longer than the uncomfortable stock seat. Mine has a thin layer of memory foam. Before that I had a Airhawk which also worked great but the seam let go and I couldn't repair it. But I got many years of use with it.
I would buy either one again.

[old2soon]

               NOT a cushion but My personal preference is a sheepskin. Warm when it's cold cooler when it's HOT and even-Oss-after it sits in the sun awhile still tolerable to sit on.  Got just about 8 years and near 100 G miles on the first one. Just bought another one recently in tax central Illinois at Ikea-smidge over $33.00. While the old sheepskin was still rideable I have Noticed More Comfort with the new one. And-surprise surprise I iz Still on the stock seat with a back rest. I have done 6-700 mile days on this setup. RIDE SAFE.

[robin]

I have one if ya want to talk about it

[rocketray]

a good pair of bicycle pants is also very helpful with a thick cushioning in the crotch/buttock area

[Jess from VA]

I have to tell you, I tried nylon/microfiber compression underwear-shorts (though without padding which bicycle pants may have), and they make me sweat my ass off in any kind of heat.

They also aren't so wonderful with my old man belly.  (37" which ought to be 34", but fat chance of that )  

[98valk]

I have to tell you, I tried nylon/microfiber compression underwear-shorts (though without padding which bicycle pants may have), and they make me sweat my ass off in any kind of heat.

They also aren't so wonderful with my old man belly.  (37" which ought to be 34", but fat chance of that )  

the polyester content is usually to high, esp when just sitting.

75-80% cotton and the rest polyester, works very well in keeping cool and dry. I also will use same content for shirts.
colder weather and I use a higher % of poly in shirts. 50/50 is usually very good.

[Beardo]

I've used this for my '98 oem seat, completely changed the comfort of the seat. I had it installed under the seat cover.

https://www.buttbuffer.com/

Interesting. Did it have to be cut to fit properly? Can you see the edges under the seat over or does it just look stock?  Didn’t affect the height at all?

[98valk]

I've used this for my '98 oem seat, completely changed the comfort of the seat. I had it installed under the seat cover.

https://www.buttbuffer.com/

Interesting. Did it have to be cut to fit properly? Can you see the edges under the seat over or does it just look stock?  Didn’t affect the height at all?

they offer a pad that just straps on top or they can install the polymer under the seat cover. they removed seat foam to keep the height about the same. I guess it can be done either way. they state only 1/2" higher using the top pad.  The company is 90 minutes from me, so I rode there and they did it while I waited. This was over ten yrs ago. I now use the 00+ seat which is actually better, however I do think the org '98 seat foam was breaking down and not the polymer.