What seat?

[robster]

I'm mid-build, hopeing to get out at some point this season all being well... got a question on seating. I've noticed that some of the drivers run with a self made foam type seat whilst others use a GRP/fiberglass seat.

What are the differences in terms of safety & comfort?

I guess the self-made ones are cheaper, but do they offer the same support especially in an accident?

Any recommendations of comfy but affordable GRP seats?

[Rob Palin]

There are also some people (like me, Brendan Dudley & Kev Lucas) who run Kirkey aluminium seats, originally intended for Stock Cars.  They're about £140, reasonably light, sturdy and offer lateral support & protection for your ribs.

I've heard people say that they can cut you in half in an accident but i was unfortunate enough to try that out once and it's not true.  I hit a wall sideways, and hard enough to bend a half shaft, but didn't have so much as a bruise to show for it (unless you count the injury to my wallet!).