i too am just intrested in cruising in comfort. i like the idea of the "wings" that hobie makes for the larger boats. ive seen the trapseats and they look good too but these cost money. im currently working on an inexpensive "wing" . it is made of schedule 40 3 inch pvc. it provides a bar to sit on or lean against. im not that flexible and sitting flat on a hobie rail for hours makes my bum raw. this bar is should allow for "hiking" like weight shift. if the thing works, it should cost 30dollars per side. this is for a 16