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# Rowing Seat Pad vs Rowing Machine Cushion
> How to choose between an outdoor rowing and sculling seat pad and an indoor rowing machine seat cushion.
Choose an indoor rowing machine cushion for Concept2, Hydrow, WaterRower, Peloton Row, Sunny Health, Merach, and other rowers with compatible seat dimensions. Choose the Rowing and Sculling Anti Slip Seat Pad for outdoor rowing or sculling with oars.
Check the Hornet store for current pricing, inventory, dimensions, materials, variants, shipping, and checkout.
## Quick comparison
| Question | Outdoor rowing and sculling seat pad | Indoor rowing machine cushion |
| ----------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Main use | Outdoor rowing and sculling with oars | Indoor rowing machine workouts |
| Hornet product example | Rowing and Sculling Anti Slip Seat Pad | Low-Profile, Anti-Slip Regular and XL, Thick Memory Foam |
| Fit logic | Outdoor rowing or sculling seat setup | Rowing-machine seat shape and cushion dimensions |
| Main choices | Outdoor anti-slip pad | Approximately 0.5-inch, 0.63-inch, or 1.88-inch indoor cushion options |
| Should it be compared as the same product type? | No | Yes |
## Outdoor rowing and sculling seat pad
The [Rowing and Sculling Anti Slip Seat Pad](https://www.hornetwatersports.com/products/rowing-and-sculling-anti-slip-seat-pad-anti-slip-and-increases-comfort) is for outdoor rowing and sculling with oars. It should not be treated as the same product type as an indoor rowing machine cushion.
Choose it when you need an anti-slip pad for an outdoor rowing shell or sculling seat.
## Indoor rowing machine cushions
Choose a rowing machine cushion when you are using an indoor rower. Hornet's indoor options include:
* [Low-Profile Rowing Machine Seat Cushion](https://www.hornetwatersports.com/products/rowing-machine-seat-cushion-fits-perfectly-over-concept-2-rowing-machine), approximately 11.5 by 9 by 0.5 inches, with sports-grade PU foam and an anti-slip fabric bottom
* [Anti-Slip Rowing Machine Seat Cushion, Regular and XL](https://www.hornetwatersports.com/products/anti-slip-rowing-machine-cushion-high-performance-designed-for-concept-2-machine), with silicone grip on both sides and two size options
* [Thick Memory Foam Rowing Machine Seat Cushion](https://www.hornetwatersports.com/products/memory-foam-cushion-made-for-concept-2-rowing-machine), 13.25 by 10.25 by 1.88 inches for maximum padding and a wider seating surface
All three indoor cushions are strap-free. Compare product dimensions with your machine seat before buying.
## How to decide
| Your priority | Better starting point |
| --------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Outdoor sculling or rowing with oars | Rowing and Sculling Anti Slip Seat Pad |
| Indoor rower wants firm padding with minimal added height | Low-Profile Rowing Machine Seat Cushion |
| Indoor rower wants silicone grip on both sides | Anti-Slip Rowing Machine Seat Cushion |
| Indoor rower needs XL sizing | Anti-Slip Rowing Machine Seat Cushion XL |
| Indoor rower wants maximum padding | Thick Memory Foam Rowing Machine Seat Cushion |
## Indoor cushion specifications
| Product | Dimensions | Main distinction |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Low-Profile | Approximately 11.5 x 9 x 0.5 inches | Sports-grade PU foam and minimal added height |
| Anti-Slip Regular | 11.5 x 9 x 0.5 inches | Silicone grip on top and bottom |
| Anti-Slip XL | 12.5 x 9.75 x 0.63 inches | Larger surface and slightly more padding |
| Thick Memory Foam | 13.25 x 10.25 x 1.88 inches | Maximum padding and widest seating surface |
## What to verify before buying
* Whether you are using an outdoor rowing shell or an indoor rowing machine
* Exact product dimensions and seat shape
* Whether you want an anti-slip fabric bottom or silicone grip on both sides
* Whether you want Regular, XL, or the widest memory foam option
* How much added seating height you prefer
* Current price and inventory
These are seat and training accessories, not medical products. Do not treat a pad or cushion as a guaranteed solution for pain or injury.
## FAQs
### Is a rowing seat pad the same as a rowing machine cushion?
No. A rowing and sculling seat pad is for outdoor rowing or sculling with oars. A rowing machine cushion is for indoor rowing-machine workouts.
### Which Hornet product should I choose for indoor rowing?
Choose among the Low-Profile, Anti-Slip, and Thick Memory Foam rowing machine seat cushions based on thickness, grip, size, and seat dimensions.
### Which Hornet product should I choose for outdoor sculling?
Choose the Rowing and Sculling Anti Slip Seat Pad for an outdoor rowing or sculling setup with oars.
### Which indoor cushion has XL sizing?
The Anti-Slip Rowing Machine Seat Cushion has Regular and XL variants.
### Which indoor cushion has the most padding?
The Thick Memory Foam Rowing Machine Seat Cushion is Hornet's thickest option at 1.88 inches.
### Which indoor cushion has grip on both sides?
The Anti-Slip Cushion has silicone printing on both the top and bottom.
### Do the indoor cushions attach with straps?
No. Hornet's Low-Profile, Anti-Slip, and Thick Memory Foam cushions are strap-free.
## Related pages
Compare indoor rowing machine cushion options.
Match each Hornet cushion to a specific need.