Canoe Seat: I have owned EVERY seat known to man.......from the basic target stadium seat to top of the line Crazy Creek seats. I have also owned the Coleman plastic web seats, and have even taken those stadium seats with aluminum backs. This seat is by far the BEST that I have ever used. It is made of Aircraft aluminum with a tough nylon cover. It is padded top and bottom. The buckles are similar to a Crazy Creek, but are about 100 times more durable. You can lean back in this baby and have as much support as is necessary. I purchased this one from my outfitter. It was extremely spendy.......about $80.00.