Kayak Seat Upgrade Sit On Top: Force Your Seat Upright for Easy Entry & Exit

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If your sit‑on‑top kayak seat keeps collapsing backward and makes it tough to get in and out, this simple kayak seat upgrade fix will change everything. In this video, I show the exact method I use to lock the seat into a stable, upright position so you can launch, land, and fish without fighting it every time you move.

You’ll see: the quick strap‑based modification that locks the seat upright; how to adjust tension so the seat stays firm but still folds when you want it to. This is a fast, cheap, and rock‑solid improvement you can do on any sit‑on‑top kayak. If you want better stability, comfort, and confidence getting in and out, this upgrade is absolutely worth it.

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Steve Moore

In 2015, Steve created the Kayak Hacks Fishing YouTube channel, which focused on gear hacks, fly, spin, and ebike fishing tips. Steve was a regular columnist for Southern Trout Magazine, where he wrote the "New Fly Guy" column to provide fly anglers with tips, techniques, and other advice between 2012 and 2019. He also wrote the "Kayak Hacks" column for Southern Kayak Fishing magazine from 2015 to 2018, where he served as the Field Editor. Beyond the magazines, he has written six books on fishing.

Want more fly fishing tips and hacks?

Check out Steve's inexpensive book available in both Kindle and Paperback.

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