AirHawk Lovers around the world have shared stories of where else they’ve used their cushions…

• BBQ fold up seats
• Bobcat Driving
• Bus Driving
• Bus Stop
• Car – as a driver, passenger, and back seat… whether it be a 4WD, family sedan, luxury vehicle, or mini miner.
• Casino – sitting on a stools in front of the one-arm bandits
• Conference Venues
• Floor – sitting in front of the television
• Ground – at a son’s football match
• Heavy Machinery – in the mines, out on the farm, on the streets
• Motorbikes – rider and pillion
• Office Seats – own seat, in the boardroom, in the lunch room
• Passenger Ferry
• Picnic Benches
• Pillow when napping during a Cricket Match
• Pilot – Airplanes as well as Helicopters
• Plane as a passenger
• Restaurants
• School Canteen sitting on a stool while serving
• Scooter for an elderly relative
• Stadiums
• Taxi Driving
• Train seat
• Truck Driving
• Velodrome – obviously as a spectator

… and the most interesting one we’ve ever had – on a rock at the top of Mt Beerwah, Glasshouse Mountains (Queensland, Australia).

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Terry O’Connor, a Bus Driver in Melbourne who often drives buses with airbag suspension gives us his evaluation and opinion of the AIRHAWK LTV.

• Quick and easy to adjust
• Much softer and more comfortable than normal drivers’ seats
• Not getting jarred in lower back when going over bumps
• No more soreness and numbness when sitting
• Better circulation in legs
• Well and truly satisfied with AIRHAWK LTV performance
• Recommending to friends and colleauges

Thanks Terry!

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Step One:
Remove the cover.

Step Two:
Make sure the valve is closed.

Step Three:
Place in a large sink or tub.

Step Four:
Gently scrub the cushion surface with a sponge or washcloth. It is recommended that you use dishwashing soap, laundry detergent, or other multi-purpose detergent for general cleaning. Do not use oil-based lotions, lanolin-based disinfectants, bleaches or detergents with bleach additives – these may compromise the integrity of the rubber.

Step Five:
Rinse with clean water.

Step Six:
Towel or air dry.

To Clean the Fabric Cover:
Machine wash in cold water. Air dry. Do not use heat or bleach on the cover.

To Clean the Leather Cover:
Wipe with a soft damp cloth. Air dry. Do not use heat or bleach.

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Here’s a step by step guide to achieving the best pressure for you.

Step One:
Push the green knob on the valve to the ‘IN’ position.

Step Two:
Turn the valve counter clockwise to open.

Step Three:
Add air using the pump until all of the cells of the cushion are visibly filled. Do not over inflate!!!

Step Four:
Turn the valve clockwise to close.

Step Five:
Place the AIRHAWK Pro Cushion on your seat with the ISOFLO Memory Control to the right side (when you’re seated).

Step Six:
Sit on the AIRHAWK Pro Cushion in your normal seated position and remain as still as possible.

Step Seven:
Remaining still, open the valve to adjust the air in the cushion. Release enough air until you sink down into the cushion. Your goal is to allow yourself to sink as deeply as possible into the cushion without hitting the bottom. This is achieved by having as little air in your cushion as possible. The ideal inflation is about 1.5cm (half an inch) off the seat. If you feel the seat through the cushion then add more air again – then re-adjust.

Step Eight:
Turn the valve clockwise to close.

Step Nine:
If you feel too much pressure under your legs, push down on the front of the cushion, forcing air out of the front of the cushion and into the back.

Step Ten:
Push the red knob on the cushion to the ‘IN’ position.

Please note:
It may require one or two days of sitting on your AIRHAWK Pro while driving to notice a difference in comfort. As you drive, you may find that your cushion needs to be re-adjusted to provide a more comfortable fit. Experiment with air inflation levels to find the most appropriate fit for your needs. And remember that the best adjustment is achieved while you are sitting on the cushion.

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Graebe was originally an electrical engineer who, while working on a project for a hospital, developed a interest in helping to heal pressures sores (ischemic ulcers). This interest became an obsession that led to intense research, and the final development of the ROHO Dry Floatation Technology. The medical cushions and mattresses with the Dry Floatation Technology were tested in numerous clinical studies and the results were very positive. It has been proven that Graebe’s invention assists in effectively healing as well as preventing pressure sores. And that’s where the genius lies: The Dry Floatation Technology mimics the properties of water, in a dry, air-fluid environment. 

Now, while the medical industry may have been the main group to benefit when it came to the Dry Floatation Comfort, but in 1997 motorcyclists were in for a treat when ROHO’s technology was added to the AIRHAWK Motorcycle Cushion. Motorcyclists all over the world shared a love for the AIRHAWK Cushion as it provided superior rider comfort and enhanced blood flow.

In 1998, Truck Drivers joined the AIRHAWK Fan Club when the AIRHAWK Truck Cushion was released. It became the popular choice for long-haul transportation and other heavy equipment useage, as it increased comfort while reducing lower back pain. Soon machine operators in the mining industry began adding the AIRHAWK Cushion to their business Christmas Wish Lists.

But the AIRHAWK Cushions Phenomenon hasn’t ended there. There are now Office Chair Cushions, Motor Vehicle Cushions, and Aviation Cushions.  ROHO has created a world of comfort with their shape fitting technology.

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“The AIRHAWK Cushion is great! I no longer get a numb a**e from long hours in the seat. The AIRHAWK prevents me getting bounced around and reduces back strain when twisting or turning on the seat. I didn’t realize how hard the fatory air-ride seats really are until I made the comparison. It’s easy to set the air pressure, just set and forget.”
Adrian Johnstone, CAT 988H Front End Loader Driver, Whyalla, South Australia

So why are AIRHAWK Cushions becoming the popular choice for not only motorcycle riders, car drivers, truck drivers, pilots, but also workers of Mining Equipment?

Computer Pressure Mapping tests found that the AIRHAWK’S DRY FLOATATION® technology eliminates painful pressure points and promotes consistent blood flow for longer. Memory foam can’t do it. Gel seats can’t do it. Only genuine AirHawk does it.

The red and yellow areas show painful pressure points that cause suffering while seated on a Foam Cushion. The Multi-Cell Air Cushion of the AIRHAWK however significantly reduces pressure, keeping the person more comfortable.

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Paul McKenna
Helicopter Pilot, Cairns QLD, Australia

For more information on AIRHAWK Cushions for Pilots please visit our Aviation Seating System Page.

According to the research published by the Defense Technical Information Center on discomfort experienced by Pilots of the CH113 Labrador Helicopter backache “is usually a dull pain in the lumbar area, most often experienced during flight and usually lasting after the mission ends.” Researchers also discovered that these Pilot’s pain was much the same as Pilots flying any other Helicopter (both defense and civilian). Based on the symptoms and causes identified by investigators, the need for improved seating incorporating an inflatable lumbar support and a more “effective load bearing seat cushion” are needed.

Basically the problem is that the average Pilot’s seat fails to provide the appropriate pressure distribution where you make contact with the seat. This results in cutting off blood supply to the buttocks and legs, and leading to numbness and circulatory problems. But the challenges don’t end there…

Helicopters and all other motorised aircraft that take to the air have several ‘body stressing’ characteristics. One in particular that leads to fatigue and long-term ill effects on the body is vibration. The constant vibration of the aircraft fights against your body’s natural instinct to find stability. Indeed, everytime you sit in the cockpit, you receive a workout that affects your muscles and skeletal system.

So not only are buttocks and legs experiencing pressure on set points, the current Pilot seating allows the vibration to travel beyond the numb parts of the body and up through the spine. So now your spine is what is working overtime to support that natural instinct for stability.

AIRHAWK’S unique pressure distribution system has found the answer to the need for effective load bearing. It absorbs the shock that would normally travel up your spine, and alleviates the pressure that creates numbness in legs and buttocks.

The adjustable air inflation of the multiple cells within the AIRHAWK Cushion provide a custom fit to your personal contour for every flight. And the cushion is easy to transport. You simply take it with you, quickly and easily securing it to your Pilot or CoPilot Seat for each flight. The open mesh side panels allows air to circulate through the individual air cells creating extra ventilation and reducing heat build-up.

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Not only does fatigue come about from mental strain of focusing for long periods of time, it also comes from the body being bombarded with external stimuli and then trying to adjust to maintain ‘the norm’. For example, long hours behind the wheel over differing terrain puts stress on the body through vibration, and adds to fatigue.

Often Truck Drivers who sit behind the wheel for long hours experience numbness in their lower back, legs and bottom. We generally refer to this as the ‘numb bum’ syndrome. As the body once again adjusts (whether through moving around to relieve the numbness) or the body unconsciously redirecting pressure to other parts of the body to attempt to avoid damage, this further leads to fatigue. Added to this is the distraction that discomfort causes, taking valuable focus away from the job at hand.

The AIRHAWK Truck Seat Cushion works to absorb shock and vibration reducing numbness, pain and physical stress which contributes to reducing mental fatigue as well.

Other Truck Cushions do effectively absorb shock and vibration, but fail to re-distribute the driver’s weight comfortably across the seating system, reducing pressure. This leads to ‘numb bum’ as blood flow is restricted, again contributing to fatigue and pain throughout other areas of the body. AIRHAWK’S ability to reduce pressure has been known to relieve the discomfit of sciatic nerve irritation and hemorrhoids. You can inflate the cushion to your desired air pressure, giving you a ‘customised’ seat perfect for your own unique body shape.

The AIRHAWK Truck Cushion comes with a handy attachment system to secure it to your seat, and the cushion cover is easy to clean and helps to reduce that ’sticky sweaty’ feeling when getting in and out of your seat. Each AIRHAWK Truck Seating System also comes with a pump for quick easy inflation.

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It doesn’t matter if you’re a Truck Driver, a Helicopter Pilot, or someone who sits in front of a computer all day, if you want to know how to enjoy Armchair Comfort – anywhere, anytime… you’ve come to the right place.

You’ll discover the right AIRHAWK Cushion for every occasion, how to make the most of this seating phenomenon and avoid the ‘numb bum’ syndrome, as well as hear tales from other AIRHAWK Enthusiasts from all round the world.

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