Same results here. I initially liked the pillar idea ... great to not have to mess with a back band ... but over time I gave up on it because the contact pressure became problematic.

Ken Blanton

: After some sanding and adjustments I found a block of minicell to
: work okay for back support. I still prefer a good backband over
: the solid back support but this low volume kayak just wouldn't
: let a backband work well.