Immersion Research 2010

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• 1 Craig // May 20, 2008 at 2:54 pm

  Does the LoungeBand come with all the fit kit stuff that I got when I bought the Reggie backband?

• 2 John Weld // May 20, 2008 at 2:56 pm

  Hey Craig- yes it does, and if you need extras of anything, let us know and we can send it out to you.
  -J

• 3 Sal // Jun 8, 2008 at 11:48 pm

  The instructions included seem vague at best and aimed solely at roto boat owners. Do you offer any clearer instructions for composite boat owners (i.e. QCC) or is this strictly a roto affair?

• 4 Sal // Jun 9, 2008 at 6:05 pm

  Received your message about the new upcoming composite instructions. Looking forward to them.
  Thanks.

• 5 John Weld // Jun 9, 2008 at 7:51 pm

  Hi Sal,
  We have actually received a bunch of emails regarding this exact question, so I put together a customer service TV that address this. You can see it here

• 6 Al // Oct 14, 2008 at 7:00 pm

  Earlier this summer I installed a “Reggie” in my CD Sirocco. What a difference from the older traditional strap seatback! I can go all dasy without worrying about the straps slipping or an aching back. The “Reggie” is the best!

• 7 Doug Bates // Dec 11, 2008 at 12:23 am

  The Reggie that came with my Impex Susquehanna is comfortable enough…I just wish it would quit ratcheting-foreward and locking while I’m crawling in. When it jams foreward it effectively shortens the cockpit, the pegs are too close, and the thigh hooks are wrong. I’d rather forefit the ‘convenience’ of the ratchets and have a solid band. I’m considering jamming the buckles with epoxy, Snapdragon’s #1, or Redfish custom foam. Any ideas?

• 8 John Weld // Dec 11, 2008 at 9:35 am

  Hi Doug,

  The problem with fixing the ratchets with epoxy is that the backband would not be adjustable at all. I guess the thing about backbands is that they are one of those pieces of outfitting that are highly subject to personal preferences. Many people replace the backband their boat came with one they like better. Having said that, I couldn’t really recommend a backband that you would be guaranteed to love, but I can say that SnapDragon is a great company run by good people. I am not familiar with Redfish.
  I hope this helps,
  -John

• 9 Niall O Broin // Jan 25, 2009 at 4:34 am

  I have a Dagger GTX which came with a non ratchet adjustable backrest. Would the Lounge be installable (by somebody who is by no means a DIY expert) in that boat?

• 10 rloughney // Jan 26, 2009 at 9:47 am

  Hi Niall
  thanks for the comment. In a GTX it is actually a very simple install, and it should only take you about 20 minutes. If you go to our backband service page (a link from our service menu) and watch the backband install video, it will walk you through the process.
  Here is the direct link:
  http://www.immersionresearch.com/service/backband/

  Roger

• 11 Gary Rigdon // Jun 9, 2009 at 1:07 pm

  Which of your backbands do you recommend for an RPM? A Reggie or a LoungeBand? What kind of effort is required for the installation?

• 12 John Weld // Jun 9, 2009 at 1:17 pm

  Either one would work- I would say if you’re not sure, go with the Reggie with a whitewater boat. The basic installation should be pretty straightforward- if you chose to install the “pro straps” to keep the backband up high, it’s a little more complicated. You can always call us for installation help as well- we field those calls quite frequently here.
  -John

• 13 Mike Briggs // Jul 14, 2009 at 10:41 pm

  Great feed back and video clip on your backbands. I wish to replace the backband on the CD roto Sirocco but am not sure weather ‘reggie’ or ‘Lounge is the way to go, as I like the support similar to the backrest in my old CD Storm. Any suggestions?

  Cheers, Mike

• 14 John Weld // Jul 15, 2009 at 12:56 pm

  Hey Mike,

  there is really very little difference between the two, besides size. The loungeband is a bit bigger. I would say in general, the reggie is more a “back support” that does well while you are rolling, or generally paddling aggressively because it stays out of the way a little better, and the loungeband is more of a “back rest”. The loungeband has a rear pocket also.

  -John

• 15 paul // Sep 7, 2009 at 8:24 pm

  Does the LoungeBand fit my necky Blunt. It has a very narrow IR backband that I think came with the boat (It has IR on the back and Necky printed on the front). Would I be able to just insert the new back rest to the existing raychet straps?

  Thank you,

  Paul

• 16 John Weld // Sep 8, 2009 at 9:34 am

  Hey Paul,

  That should fit no problem- it uses the same straps and ratchets as the backband thats in there.

  -John

• 17 Dan Arbuckle // Sep 10, 2009 at 4:23 pm

  I have a Reggae in my Valley Nordcapp. It was the best upgrade I have ever done! Two Thumbs up.

• 18 Jonathan Hawkins // Sep 22, 2009 at 10:24 am

  I have a liquid logic hoss with a stock ratchet system. The backband that comes with this boat is horrible. Which backband would you recommend as my lower back kills me.

• 19 John Weld // Sep 22, 2009 at 12:38 pm

  Long story short, I would try a reggie. If I remember correctly, that boat’s backband adjusts from the thigh braces, please note that the stock reggie is adjusted on the back of the backband, and would be attached to the seat or seat bolts.
  -John.

• 20 Rick Doner // Apr 23, 2010 at 11:52 am

  I have two questions: First, I want to replace the loosey-goosey backband currently in my Mega Diamante with a Lounge backband. The Diamante is a glass, British boat with a large cockpit made by a firm that produces mainly surf boats. Do you anticipate any problems with the fit? Second, I have an Impex Force Cat 3 that comes with the Reggie. It’s generally fine, but it hits me pretty low in the back and I’d like a bit higher support. My concern is that a Lounge would stick up and impede both a snug fit for the skirt and ease of rolling. Thoughts?

• 21 John Weld // Apr 23, 2010 at 12:00 pm

  Hey Rick,

  I don’t see any problems with the Mega. In regards to the impex boat- I would install a reggie with the pro strap. I am assuming that you saw the videos we just posted on backband installation?

  -John

• 22 Dawnette // May 23, 2010 at 10:46 pm

  Hi, I just received the Reggie in the post and find it a bit small. I have a Current Design Solstice GTS HV. Do you think the Lounge Back Band would fit?We do a lot of kayak touring and I need a comfortable back band that can be moved up to accommodate my very long waist.

• 23 John Weld // May 24, 2010 at 9:35 am

  Hi,

  The Loungeband should fit it that boat no problem- whether or not it will be the answer to your problem is harder to say. For reference, the loungeband is about an inch wider, and an inch taller. Just for reference, the best way we have found to keep a backband up high and in the small of your back is to install the “pro strap”- it’s not something everyone needs or wants to do, but it does an unparalleled job of keeping the backband up high. If you haven’t seen it, we have a 2 part video on backband installation, and the pro strap is featured in the second one. As always, let me know if I can help with anything,

  -John

• 24 Steve // Jun 14, 2010 at 10:08 am

  I have a DAGGER APPROACH 10 which I really enjoy, all but the very unsupportive backband. I’m a bit over 6 ft. and there is just no “leanback” support on the original equipment seat. About an hour is all I can stand before my back insists I quit for the day. Will the LoungeBand Backband fit my boat and solve my problem?

• 25 John Weld // Jun 14, 2010 at 10:16 am

  Hey Steve,

  I think the loungband *could* help- especially if you install the “prostrap”. The pro strap will raise the backband up about two inches from where your current backband sits. Naturally, I am reluctant to guarantee results, though. If you haven’t seen it, I have a video up describing the prostrap installation process that shows you what’s involved.

  Let me know if you have any questions,

  -John

• 26 Bill Capps // Jul 22, 2010 at 5:11 pm

  John, I have a pyranha i:3. The rachet system is missing rachet on rt side. would the reggie be a good choice to replace the original equipment?
  Bill

• 27 John Weld // Jul 23, 2010 at 9:24 am

  Hey Bill,

  Can you refresh my memory- does the i:3 have the ratchets on the backband itself, or up on the thigh braces? In either case we a Reggie should work fine, but it’s a different set-up.

  Thanks,

  -John

• 28 Bill Capps // Jul 23, 2010 at 7:36 pm

  Hey John,
  Thanks for responding. The ratchets are forward at the thigh braces. I have removed these to see if installation might be easier. Ther bands will have to be bolted in but I am concerned they will make the backband ride to high.
  Thanks,

  Bill

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