Navies, Coast Guards, and Marine Police Forces increasingly turn to shock-mitigation technology to protect their human assets.  

These agencies recognize that arriving at a mission objective is not enough, crews must be fit to fight when they get there.  

A special report by the Office of Naval Research indicated that 65% of Special Boat Operators reported mechanical shock injuries, many serious enough to require medical attention. 

Shock-mitigating suspension seats are a cornerstone of safety in the military and professional maritime sector, and in recent years the increased focus on testing and performance has dramatically changed the marine industry.

The lessons Allsalt Maritime has learned from the world’s most demanding fast-boat operators have now been introduced into marine seats for recreational craft. This wealth of experience has shaped the newest technology, the Shoxs X Series shock-mitigating seat mount pedestals. 

Many boaters and anglers intent on beating the masses to the best spots have blasted through rough chop and suffered the woes of back pain the next day. What they may not realize is that repeated exposure to shocks from boats can contribute to chronic pain and increased risk of injuries over time.

The X Series line includes a range of innovative shock mitigated seat pedestals designed for boaters to head to the horizon farther and faster and, most importantly, come back in one piece. 

Sleek in profile, yet robust in design, the Shoxs X4 pedestal provides 4.4 inches (112 mm) of suspension travel for use in mild to moderate boating conditions.  For more extreme boaters, the Shoxs X8 provides a lengthy 8 inches (205 mm) of travel, easily absorbing the most punishing impacts.  

The pedestals integrate with nearly any marine seat on the market or come packaged with a Shoxs bucket seat for simple installation.

The right seating system can extend your time on the water and mean the difference between comfort and pain, both the next day and years down the road. Get equipped the right way, with the same shock-mitigating technology that maritime and military professionals have used for decades.

Find out more about the all-new X Series pedestals.