This is my layman's logic also. Same with comparing a firm BMW car seat to that of a '81 Chrysler New Yorker (velvet pillow).

My experience with a Mustang seat was that it was soft enough that my tailbone was actually hitting or riding on the hard plastic seat pan.

I currently run a Corbin Dualtourer which is quite firm. The firmness of the seat allows for the pressures of your body (like to your buns and thighs) to be spread out over the entire seat. Taking the pressure off your tailbone. I can guarantee you the leather (yes leather) on my Corbin does not pull tight when I sit on it. Way too much support for this, and I am 290 lbs. I can ride 500 miles days in relative comfort. There will always be some butt burn or swap butt but my tailbone is very happy with this seat.

 

Makes sense, let your sit bones do the supporting and keep it off your tb.

 

To see if hollowing out a tailbone notch in your padding will help, try this trick I discovered when on a long ride and having tailbone burn and pain. Take 2 microfiber toweels and fold them into squares that will fit in your back pocket, 2 towells in eack back pocket will raise you off your tail bone a bit and should let you know if a notch will help.

 

double post..

 

Jim that's freaking brilliant!

This is my vote for tip of year post so far.

 

Thats a real good point Airborne, I wouldnt have anything to contribute to this thread until I was reading the sheepskin pad thread and found that an interesting consideration.....heres a link:
http://www.alaskaleatheronline.com/servlet/StoreFront

 

Been there done that.
Tried the Air Hawk, tried the sheep skin.
Still could not get past the 1/2 hour mark.
Then found this site:
http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/index.php

I ended up pulling the cover off my seat and cutting a 'V' shaped relief for the tail bone. That and a backrest and I can now do as many mile as I need to in a day. Makes s BIG differance.
Check out the website they do a good job of explaining, I have tried different foams and different shapes, but the 'V' cutout is what solved my problem.
It took me two riding seasons to figure out my solution I hope this helps you get it done quicker.

Bob

 

you sure it isnt a skinny ***? if so, try complex carbs (pasta) and fried chicken once a day.

 

I'm going to borrow my buddies stock seat from his Ultra Limited. I'll report if there was any improvement.