Regarding the sargent seat, anybody get one of those wet? Riding in Seattle, it's not an "If" it's a "When".
I've shied away from the Corbin a bit on the statement they make of "if it gets wet let it sit in the sun for an hour or so..." since it may be a few months before the burning orb reappears around here.
That & the report that the passenger seat was less than satisfactory.
Tromper
Regarding your question on how the Sargent seat performs in wet weather. Below is off the Sargent web site. I have not ridden my Sargent seat enough in the wet to verify what they are saying.
"Why don?t you glue the upholstery down to the foam like your competitor?
And, why does the material float slightly over the foam on your seats?
It has always been our mission to improve upon what our competitors are doing. For practical purposes as well as aesthetics and longevity, we do not glue our upholstery down to the foam like other aftermarket seat manufacturers. Gluing the cover down to the foam can result in three problems:
A. Foam suspension interference - Gluing the upholstery to the foam doesn?t allow the foam to "move" independently from the upholstery resulting in foam that feels too stiff or hard. By allowing the foam to move independently from the upholstery, the full dynamics of the foam suspension can be fully utilized.
B. Bubbling - Gluing the upholstery to the foam is often a relatively temporary bond. Because the cover and the foam expand and contract at different rates due to temperature changes and use pressures, the bond often breaks resulting in unsightly air pockets or "bubbles."
C. Moisture barrier installation - Bonding the upholstery to the foam prevents the use of a plastic moisture barrier in the area of the bond. Using a mechanical tie, as opposed to gluing allows Sargent to apply a continuous and effective moisture barrier, virtually eliminating water infiltration and the need for rain covers
Do your seats leak, and why don?t you offer rain covers for them?
Our seat covers are fabricated using marine-grade vinyl ? designed for outdoor use. Therefore, the material itself is waterproof, may be towel-dried, and does not require any special protection.
Additionally, our mechanical tie upholstery installation technique and minimal seams virtually eliminates water infiltration. This technique also allows for the installation and use of a continuous moisture barrier. Any trace amount of water that enters through seams is not allowed to infiltrate the foam. As a result, the need for rain covers is eliminated.
Finally, we do not recommend the use of decorative stitch work in the face of the seats. Such stitch work compromises the overall upholstery integrity and creates moisture problems, as water can become trapped in the thin layer of foam (or "sew foam" layer) used to create such designs."
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