Plastic and foam insert covered with soft, abrasion resistant neoprene. All stainless steel, salt water resistant hardware. Comfortable, easy to install and adjust. Fits in almost any boat and provides maximum amount of back support.. Size: 15.5” x 6.5” tall . The construction of this backband is identical to the Reggie, just slightly larger.
Also check out IR Customer Service TV about IR Backbands here
19 responses so far ↓
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.
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