Chairlift Seat Attachment Methods

Did you know that we offer a variety of different ways to attach seats to your chairlift? At Idaho Sewing for Sports, we pride ourselves on our ability to customize products to fit each of our individual customer’s needs and so these standard attachment methods were born. Our most common are grommets and bungees, rods (of various types) with bungees or springs, and lastly straps and buckles.

Firstly, we have our most used attachment method, grommets, and bungees. This option is so popular because of its ease of use and cost. This method allows for a snug clean-looking fit of your seat. Grommets are typically placed in the flaps of your seats that wrap around the pan and you will run your bungees from grommet to grommet. This is a very versatile attachment method and will be great on your hill!

Second, let’s talk about using rods with bungees or springs. This attachment method involves sewing a rod into the flaps of your seat. This gives the seat a bit more structure. It can also help your seat look snug and clean on your chair lift. Another reason people prefer this attachment is because of the seat pan design. Some seat pans have a hook underneath that the flap wraps down and hooks into. Another great option for your hill depending on your need!

Lastly, we have straps and buckles which have been gaining popularity in the last few years. A seat with this attachment method is very similar to one with grommets. However, instead of the grommets, we will sew straps into your seat with side squeeze buckles attached to them. Some customers prefer this method, so they don’t have to worry about remembering bungees or springs when going to put seats up on the hill, everything is all attached to the pad.

Photo depicting the underside of a chair lift seat demonstrating one chairlift seat attachment methods. The photo shows how bungees stretch from one grommet to the next holding the padding to the chair lift pan.

Photo depicting the edge of a chair lift seat pad demonstrating one chairlift seat attachment method. The photo shows both a flat and fiberglass rod. A spring is also depicted that is sometimes used instead of a bungee cord.

Photo depicting the underside of a chair lift seat demonstrating one chairlift seat attachment method. Shows strap going accross bottom of the seat with the buckle buckled up.

While these are our most common attachment methods, they won’t work for everyone. It’ll all depend on your seat pan or preferences. If you read through these and feel that they won’t work for you, please let us know and we will find a solution that will work! Hopefully, I have armed you with more knowledge to make the seat ordering process easier next time you go to place an order!