Went out this weekend and got some riding time on the new seat. Unfortunately we didn't have any surf out, but I was still able to get some good riding in. The weight difference really makes the Ski a lot more predictable and forgiving as you lose around 30 pounds of weight that sits high (was on a completely stock seat). Mounting is a lot easier with this seat since it sits much lower and is shorter than stock. I have a much easier time grabbing the bars when mounting the ski from the rear, and the seat doesn't get in the way when side mounting. As far as cruising on this seat goes, it is doable but you don't want to do it at any fast speeds or for very long. I actually rode on the seat for about 6 miles running around 25-30 MPH and it wasn't too bad at all, however you will not want to be on it in any chop.....if you want to keep the family jewels happy. Overall I love the seat. It does what it was meant to do very well, and the design gives you the ability to knock out the pins on the hinge to remove the battery cover and use the stock seat if you really want to cruise. The seal that is included in the kit for the battery box seals up very nicely and my nephew riding and taking a few face plants into the bay with the ski on it's side, never had any water come in to the battery box.