Shockwave S5-SS Stainless Steel Suspension Seat Base

Product Overview
Delivery Info

The Shockwave S5 Suspension Bases revolutionize the boating experience by delivering unparalleled comfort and safety. This advanced suspension system ensures a smoother, safer ride by cushioning the impact of waves and reducing fatigue, allowing boaters to stay out longer and explore further.

Built with welded, electropolished 316 stainless steel for lifelong durability, the Shockwave S5-SS is ideal for saltwater environments with high salinity, humidity, and moderate to heavy sea conditions.

With 4 inches of vertical suspension travel and 1.5 inches of forward travel, the S5 Sentinel minimizes the deceleration from wave impacts, enhancing stability and comfort.

It's designed for easy and quick installation on virtually any boat, mounting effortlessly on a riser box or short pedestal.

Experience unmatched support with the S5-SS Suspension Base - engineered to handle up to 136 kg (300 lbs) with ease, so you can enjoy comfort and confidence every time you sit.

Each seat base is supplied with the necessary Shock Pump & Gauge to operate the S5 Sentinel suspension base.

Features:

Improved performance and strength
Increased lateral stability
Designed and manufactured in Canada
Custom tuned and valved, fully adjustable marine FOX Rhythm shock absorber
Suspension travel: 4-inch vertical / 1.5-inch forward
Mitigating deceleration associated with wave impacts
Adjustable compression and rebound rate
Minimal parts count and simple construction
Electropolished welded 316-grade stainless steel construction
Stable 8 pivot design for higher loads and a smoother ride
Easy to mount and adapt to current seating
Best for use in heavy seas
Supplied with required Shockwave Shock Pump & Gauge to operate.

Shock Compression Adjustment Settings:

Setting the sag height is designed to be a starting point. To get the most out of the suspension base the shock absorber can be fine-tuned. This is done using a combination of compression and rebound tuning to optimize ride quality as well as for varying sea conditions.

The suspension base comes with a 2 or 3 position blue lever that is designed to make quick adjustments to optimize the performance of the shock absorber in varying sea conditions. You can select three settings:

Soft mode: For operating in flat water and light chop where the likelihood of experiencing a slam is low. Mostly inshore use. Gives a soft ride.
Medium mode: For operating in moderate to rough conditions where some slamming could occur. Gives a medium ride.
Firm mode: For operating in big seas and at higher speeds where regular slamming will occur. Gives a firm ride.

Rebound Adjustment

Rebound controls the rate of speed at which the shock returns to the sag position after compressing. The rebound adjustment is dependent on the air pressure setting. Higher pressure requires slower rebound settings. Use the procedure below to find the correct rebound setting.

Faster Rebound: In high frequency and small wave activity, a faster rebound can improve your suspension performance. Turning the red rebound adjuster counter-clockwise will make the seat rebound faster.

Slower Rebound: In low frequency and large wave activity, a slower rebound can improve your suspension performance. Turning the red rebound adjuster clockwise will make the seat rebound slower.

Freight costs are calculated by order weight and postcode, and charges may be subject to change.

To view shipping rates and delivery times, add the items you want to purchase into your cart. Then click on "View Cart" or "Checkout", enter your postcode/select your suburb, and our shipping calculator will work this out for you (within Australia only).

During November, December, January & February (peak season / summer months / Xmas time) we unfortunately cannot guarantee delivery will arrive within our usual expected times and some delays may occur due to the increased amount of deliveries our carriers receive over this busy period.

Express Shipping (via Air) - usually arrives within 2-4 days

Express shipping will be offered for items under a certain length and/or weight and will display during the checkout process, if applicable for your order.
Orders placed after noon will be shipped the next business day (excluding weekends and WA public holidays).
Heavy/oversize items, hazardous items or items that include liquid do not qualify for Express Delivery because they cannot be sent via air.

Standard Shipping (via Road) - usually arrives within 5-9 days

Most small orders will be shipped by Startrack or Australia Post if the order fits within its weight/dimensions guidelines. Larger orders are shipped using the most economical options from one of our other transport partners.

We usually dispatch your order within 24 hours of receiving confirmation of payment (excluding weekends and public holidays).

FREE Standard Shipping (via Road) - usually arrives within 5-9 days

Free Standard Shipping is available for orders over $250, of certain products, and will be applied automatically as a discount code during checkout.

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The free shipping offer also excludes any orders shipped to the Northern Territory or Offshore Islands.

Shipping Insurance - Not included in our FREE Standard Shipping Offer

Shipping insurance covers any order lost or damaged during transit (if selected during checkout). The cost of insurance is based on a small percentage of your order value. Shipping insurance will not cover orders that have been delivered and given authority to leave, but have gone missing.

New Zealand International Shipping - usually arrives within 5-12 days

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International Orders - delivery time varies

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Delivery to PO BOXES

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