Always looking for ways to improve my kayaking kit, saw this chair and thought I will give it a go. First trip this year went out with normal seat and completed around 3 miles. Went back to van and thought I would give the framed seat a go, it was absolutely perfect, did not effect the balance or stability, felt like I could paddle harder and for longer. I would highly recommend this addition to your voyager kayak. Friend had a go off my kayak and ordered framed seat that night for his kayak. Overall great addition, extremely comfortable paddling position and more dry experience. Thank you, very very happy with purchase, excellent quality and price.