Seat Suspensions

Each Shark Seating system is built upon advanced suspension technology, which is engineered to endure severe impacts and deliver unparalleled ride comfort. Our FLEX and FLEXpod suspensions reduce vertical, lateral, and fore-aft forces to improve control and reduce operator fatigue in the harshest marine situations. From the full-size FLEX system, which offers 225 mm (9 in) of ultra-smooth travel, to the ultra-compact FLEXpod, suited for narrow installs and weight-sensitive constructions, each unit delivers accurate performance, corrosion resistance, and proven longevity. The HD systems have load-bearing upgrades for heavy-duty applications and third-party seat compatibility. Radar-silent FLEX and FLEXpod use non-metallic composite materials to support low-RCS applications that require stealth and operational security.

FLEXpod HD

Precision Shock Mitigation. No Weak Points. The FLEXpod HD is the heavy-duty version of our…Read More

Total weight
4.3 kg/9.5 lbs

Suspension travel
150 mm / 6 in

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FLEX HD

Heavy-Duty Shock Mitigation for Demanding Payloads The FLEX HD is engineered to withstand the challenges…Read More

Total weight
10 kg/22 lbs

Suspension travel
225 mm / 9 in

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FLEXpod

Maximum Protection. Zero Compromise. The FLEXpod is an ultra-compact shock mitigation solution that is specifically engineered…Read More

Total weight
3.3 kg/7.3 lbs

Suspension travel
150 mm / 6 in

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FLEX

Unmatched Shock Mitigation for the Harshest Waters The FLEX suspension unit is a shock-mitigation system…Read More

Total weight
9 kg/19.8 lbs

Suspension travel
225mm / 9 in

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Trusted Globally for Performance

Bruno Tideman - Owner of Tideman Boats
“As manufacturer of high speed indestructible HDPE workboats we rely on a reliable, safe and economical product like Shark Ultra suspension seats to keep our customers safe and healthy. We have been using Shark Ultra seats for all our open workboats for the last 3 years and we did not have any problems or service issues at all. It is a good and practical seat for a reasonable price!”...
Bruno Tideman
~ Owner - Tideman Boats BV
Russ Hawkins - Fat Boy Fishing Charters, Tauranga, NZ
“I’m very glad I chose “shark” seats because hammering your back over a long period of time sure as hell is not good! But since fitting my “Shark” seat 6 years ago it is so much more comfortable, especially when you are on the helm for up to 9 hours. And now with one on the passenger side, they get the same soft ride as me. One comment I had from a lady was that it was...
Russ Hawkins
~ Fatboy Fishing Charters, Tauranga, NZ
“Went out in 1m swells, which for the lake is rough. Brilliant is all I can say. Forty knots head-on and we were all comfortable. Even full speed at 48 knots with no problems. Usually we are dong 30 knots and really hurting”...
Alan Turia
~ Turangi Coast Guard, NZ
Graham Goff - Captain of the Team UK INEOS PITLANE-BOAT (AMERICAS CUP)
“We are flat out all the time while our people work on little details on their spreadsheets. They can because of SHARK seats. We couldn’t work without SHARK seats, they do exactly what we want and hardly need maintenance. We are a happy customer!”...
Graham Goff
~ Captain of the Team UK INEOS PITLANE-BOAT (AMERICAS CUP)

Bruno Tideman

Owner of Tideman Boats
In this first MARVEL video Bruno Tideman talks about his experience with Shark Suspension Seating and why he is happy to install them on his HDPE work and leisure boats.
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Why Go with Shark Seating?

Lightweight

Shark suspensions are lightweight, enhance handling, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce your boat’s overall weight.

Performance

Shark suspensions mitigate up to 10Gs of impact, offering 225 mm (9 in) travel for a smooth, safe ride.

Non-Corrosive

We utilize composite materials, stainless steel fasteners, and marine-grade coatings to ensure your suspension stands the test of time.

Waterproof

Shark Seating’s vinyls and foams are designed specifically for harsh marine environments.

UV Resistant

Flexanite, Shark Seating’s proprietary composite material, is UV-resistant to ensure your suspensions remain unaffected by harsh UV rays.

Scratch Resistant

With Shark seats in demanding and harsh environments, scratch resistance is crucial to ensure your seat remains in pristine condition.

No Pinch Points

Shark suspensions enhance safety by eliminating pinch points, hard surfaces, and sharp edges, preventing injury to fingers or arms.

Ease-of-Use

Shark suspensions are self-adjusting, ensuring easy maintenance and consistent comfort. The shock absorbers automatically adapt to your weight.

ECO Friendly Mfg

Shark Seating uses carbon sequestration (1 kg/suspension) to strengthen bio-plastic leaf springs, ensuring an eco-friendly manufacturing process.

Available Worldwide

Shark Seating products are available globally through our facilities in NZ and USA, and key partners in Europe & Australia.

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