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Yaknsee
 Post subject: 250 lbs on PA14 ok?
PostPosted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 3:55 pm 
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I have a friend whose about 240 to 250 lbs and wish to buy PA14.
Can someone who is close to this weight share their experience please? Is there any change on the flooring? Can the seat handle this weight? Please share your experience. There's nothing to demo so will just rely on someone's experience.
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HStrech
 Post subject: Re: 250 lbs on PA14 ok?
PostPosted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 4:38 pm 
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FYI: Max capacity is rated at 600 lbs for a PA 14.

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Yaknsee
 Post subject: Re: 250 lbs on PA14 ok?
PostPosted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:21 pm 
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I think the rating is the spread out weight.
What is the max weight the seat can handle?
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Dr.SteelheadCatcher
 Post subject: Re: 250 lbs on PA14 ok?
PostPosted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:01 am 
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The Vantage seat is rated for 350 pounds maximum. You won't have any capacity problems with a PA-14 :!:

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Camano14angler
 Post subject: Re: 250 lbs on PA14 ok?
PostPosted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 10:03 pm 
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No problems at all. I go about 220. I've seen guys pushing 300lbs in PA 12's.
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HStrech
 Post subject: Re: 250 lbs on PA14 ok?
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Copy what Dr.SteelheadCatcher said...your friend's weight is within the capacity rating of the seat.

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Str8shooter
 Post subject: Re: 250 lbs on PA14 ok?
PostPosted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:06 pm 
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Should be fine. I weigh in at 245 lb. and 6'-2" on my PA14.
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Yaknsee
 Post subject: Re: 250 lbs on PA14 ok?
PostPosted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 12:54 am 
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Str8shooter wrote:
Should be fine. I weigh in at 245 lb. and 6'-2" on my PA14.


Thanks guys. We can leave this post open to hear others wear and tear comments after years of use. My seat still looks brand new going one year now (150) :). Shared all your comments to my friend.
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KansasYaker
 Post subject: Re: 250 lbs on PA14 ok?
PostPosted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 6:26 pm 
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I'm 6'6" and come in about 260 these days. I'm in my 3rd season and have not had any issues with my 2014 PA14. I'm guessing I've had it out about 200 times at a minimum in that time.

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