PROTECTING PEOPLE References References

royal australian royal swedish navy u.s.navy uae armed force finnish swedish australian federal emercom maritime service navy police guardia civil

royal new zealand uk ministry of indian navy u.s. coast guard qatar armed forces tactical response group south african police south african royal dutch navy defence sea recue sea rescue

republic of singapore royal norwegian uk royal marines u.s. naval special national air and navy uae presidential german federal coast royal oman police swedish sea rescue german sea rescue navy navy warfare command service of panama guard guard

canadian s.o.f. u.s. southern dominican navy royal saudi navy german navy singapore italian coast guard hong kong police force nato command command naval diving unit

more references on back cover 2 3 The Ullman heritage – protecting people –

In 1982 Johan Ullman M.D. served as Thus Dr. Ullman started his scientific After three decades Ullman Seats are the 1:st Surface Attack Flotilla doctor research at the Orthopaedic dept. of still the world-leading brand - still on board the Swedish destroyer HMS Sahlgrenska University Hospital in unsurpassed in performance and the Halland. , internationally recognised de-facto adopted standard in agencies for research in back trauma and injuries. in more than 55 countries worldwide. Examining sailors that had served for 9 months on board the flotilla’s Motor- He developed measuring methods Operators today face ever increasing Torpedo boats, he found that more than and techniques, pioneering the field of challenges, far higher speeds with more 80% had back problems. He thought whole-body impact at sea, as well as determined enemies, so the scientific that this was not good - nor very fair. analysing the human physiological and research continues. motoric response to shock and impact. The continuous technical development As Dr. Ullman was already famous for is based on scientific evidence and on a number of epochal inventions in the tight cooperation with end-users, old field of human factors, ergonomics and new, like the US Navy Seal Teams, and injury prevention, the Swedish New Zealand and Australian Navies, Coastguard asked him to create, based Scandinavian and Middle Eastern on his scientific results, technologies Special Forces and Coastguards. protecting people at sea from injuries The Ullman Coat of Arms, dating back caused by impact exposure. to 1685, has now been adopted as the The first organisations to standardise seal for the Ullman line of products. on Dr. Ullman’s seats were the Swedish It covers the front of this booklet Coastguard, the Swedish Sea Rescue, The motto “Protegam Populus” the Dutch Sea Rescue KNRM and the is translated to “Protecting People”. UK Royal Marines.

4 5 – jockey seats – – bucket and bolster seats –

patrol biscaya compact daytona series arctic atlantic series page 11 page 10 page 9 page 16-17 page 13 page 14-15 6 7 – the spacious seat – Compact jockey seats Ullman Compact Seat gives you full impact protection while allowing the features maximum free space in the cockpit. »» New geometry, shape The Compact Seat features shorter and angle saddle sides and a lower backrest. »» New improved full With the handle on top the Compact length cushioning is very slender and does not require more space than the person seated. »» Full XLT Suspension The seat is designed to fit in limited »» 150 mm Vertical Travel spaces and on boats where broad aisles and deck space are crucial. It »» All non corrosive is the lightest professional suspension materials seat on the market. »» Narrow back rest The compact seat is preferred by many »» Horse shoe handle military and police organizations across the globe. »» Watertight stowage pouch

The Ullman Jockey seats allow you to use The Ullman Semi Active Suspension reference users both arms and legs to absorb impacts in System utilizes your muscular reflex the best possible way. The seat optimizes system. In calm seas the suspension is »» Royal New Zealand Navy »» Ministry of Defence UK »» German Water Police your body posture and puts you in a perceived as soft and comfortable, in »» Royal Australian Navy »» Danish Sea Rescue »» Marine Police India balanced straddling position to withstand rough seas, the seat adapts and becomes »» United States CG »» CAN SOF COM »» Hong Kong PD both vertical and lateral forces. stiffer. To protect you. 8 9 Biscaya – the no.1 jockey seat – – premium comfort – Patrol

features Ullman Biscaya Seat is the no. 1 Ullman Patrol seat offers the most ex- features Suspension Seat in the world - the cellent comfort even during very long »» New and updated! »» Full XLT Suspension original Ullman seat. It has a high missions. A hybrid seat with a large, »» New geometry, shape backrest and long saddle sides soft padded seating surface, it allows a »» 150 mm Travel and angle of seat supporting the thighs in varied seating wide variety of seating positions. »» All non corrosive positions. »» New improved full The Patrol seat is highly favoured materials length cushioning The Biscaya is developed for active sit- by the most demanding customers »» High Backrest »» Larger ergonomic ting in the very worst of conditions. It that spend days at a time riding and »» Wide Backrest handles offers the safest postures and suspen- patrolling the oceans. sion optimized to synergize with the Derived from customer feedback the »» Two Large Anatomic »» Soft seat front edge human muscular protection system. Patrol features a softer and larger sea- Grab Handles Safe lateral stabilisation and shock »» Full XLT Suspension ting area that allows you to alter your absorption. »» 150 mm Travel seating position during long transits Two handles on the backrest provide and patrol missions. The Patrol Seats »» All non corrosive safe support for the person seated or is the most comfortable jockey seat materials standing behind. out there. »» High Backrest »» Two Anatomic Grab Handles

reference users reference users »» German Navy »» Saudi Royal Navy »» Guardia Civil »» Indian Navy »» Panama Navy (SENAN) »» Australian »» Portugese Navy »» Guardia Costiera »» KNRM »» Icelandic Coast Guard »» Colombia Coast Guard »» Sea Rescue South Africa »» US Navy EOD »» US Southern Command »» »» Oman Police CG »» Malta Armed-Forces »» UAE Armed Forces

10 11 – high sea racing – Arctic

Originally developed in cooperation features with the Norwegian Special Forces, »» Twin UD530 Adjustable the Arctic Seat is the most active of (6-level) our bucket seats. »» Full ALM Spring Unit Compared to the Atlantic Seat it has a shorter seating pan and a lower »» 200mm Vertical Travel backrest. With a less reclined backrest »» Full carbon fibre back the seat puts you in a more active driving position. The seat allows »» Low back rest both straddling and reclined seating »» Lumbar support positions. »» Torso Lateral support This solid bucket seat is suitable for limited spaces and fast vessels where »» Thigh Lateral support bolster & you need to be able to alter your seating position. A multi position seat with good lateral support The Arctic seat is used by offshore race BUCKET SEATS teams and special forces around the globe.

reference users »» Norwegian Navy »» UAE Presidential Guard »» US Coast Guard »» UAE SOC »» »» Marine Rescue NSW 13 Atlantic – the class leader – – professional luxury – Atlantic Crew

features Allow your body to work at its full Safety for all passengers on board features potential at all times, in all positions. high-speed boats is always our main »» Twin UD530 Adjustable »» Twin UD530 focus. (6-level) In the Atlantic Seat, you can stand fully »» Full ALM Spring Unit supported and shock-protected in a The Atlantic Crew has the same size »» Full ALM Spring Unit straddling position and interact with and shape as the Atlantic seat. Slightly »» 200mm Vertical Travel »» 200mm Vertical Travel the seat. It also lets you sit back in a heavier and a more rustic design ma- »» Strategic Monocoque reclined position, still maintaining the kes it more accessible, allowing em- »» Full carbon fibre back GRP Shell S-shape of your spine. Strap in and be ployers to equip vessels with many »» High backrest ready for any challenge, confidently let- seats to protect their most valuable »» Torso Lateral support »» Lumbar support ting the seat do all the work. assets - the workforce. »» Thigh Lateral support »» Torso Lateral support To secure optimal protection in all It has become popular in the wind positions, the Atlantic seat optimises farm and offshore industry, where »» Thigh Lateral support the different body postures for hand- strict legislation requires the best pro- ling both static and dynamic loads. It ven shock mitigation. The Arctic seat is designed for both open and cabin comes with 200mm dampers and vinyl boats. upholstery. The adjustable suspension and the multiple positions make the Atlantic seat the most versatile and comfortable top-of-the-line seat to date. reference users all new »» Canadian CG »» Swedish CG »» Swedish Pilot »» Colombian CG »» US Navy »» FESA »» Norwegian CG »» Baltic pilot »» Emercom 14 15 Daytona – extreme performance – – safety first – Daytona Crew

features With Powerboat- and F1 Racing DNA, We believe that everyone on board features the Daytona seat gives full support and should be equally protected and have »» Anatomic seat and back- »» Anatomic seat and back- protection for platforms where space therefore developed Daytona Crew as rest rest is limited and light weight is crucial. a cost effective option to the Daytona »» Full lateral support Seat. »» Lateral support When you need to rely on the seat to »» Ultra light weight (22kg) protect you from impacts, for you to The monocoque structure is made of »» Light weight (25kg) focus on the stenous task of extreme fibre glass making it available in both »» Twin UD430 Adjustable »» Twin UD430 high speed boating. black and white. »» DLM Spring Unit »» DLM Spring Unit The carbon fibre structure follows the Daytona Crew is suitable for large crew »» 150 mm Vertical Travel natural curve of your back and gives transport vessels as well as for small »» 150 mm Vertical Travel »» Strategic Carbon Fibre you full support throughout the seat. leisure ribs. With some slight changes »» Strategic GRP to the lateral supports, the crew ver- Monocoque With the carbon fibre monocoque shell Monocoque sion is suitable for all persons, large and the aluminium frame, the seat is and small. ultra light, making it suitable for all high performance boats where space and weight is crucial. Daytona has been tested by several organizations and has proven itself to be a seat to rely on.

reference users all new »» US Navy »» Swedish Navy PTK »» Québec’s maritime transport organization »» Naval Special Warfare »» Emercom Group 4 »» G.I. Joe: Retaliation »» 16 17 Accessories Ullman Console – the epitome of ergonomics – The Ullman Aerodynamic Console is designed and shaped to reduce air resistance while protecting the crew from wind and spray. It is designed for optimal ergonomics in the most challenging operational conditions. It can be used for port or starboard helm position and provides optimal positioning for steering wheel and throttle. The console is built in GRP sandwich and is strategically reinforced to withstand high impacts. It is fitted with a 10 mm (3/8”) heavy-duty windscreen. The Ullman Console can be used with a traditional steering wheel or with the Ullman Steering Bar System. The dashboard holds twin 15 inch chart plotters. There is an easy-access hatch for stowage, installation of electronics and inspection. Ullman Aerodynamic Console optional accessories include grab handles and various locking mechanisms. Standard colours are black or white. Customer specified gel coat colours are available to order.

19 foldable foot rest deck insert bolts adjustable armrests coated spring unit CNC-cut ALU 7075-T6. Super grip For mounting on GRP deck. The 7 axis adjustable armrest can Black powder coating is available be set up and adjusted exactly on all parts. With black spring unit, diamond shape surface and anti- Bolts fit flush to deck, no tripping where you want it. It can be fitted and coated handles and the matte slip ridge along outside surface hazard. Allows for quick and easy with Joysticks, Trackballs, Pistol upholstery, nothing will reflect allows custom height setting. The removal of the seats and leaves Grip Handles etc. Fits most seats. light. No one will see you coming. large foot pad provides support nothing sticking out. Outside for the whole front foot. Free thread: M20 Inside thread: M8. movement of heel allows the muscular system full motion. front seat handle coated handles track systems multi bases When Ullman Jockey Seats are Handles with thermal insulation Quick Release system using These bases can be built to mounted without a console or can be fitted to any Ullman seat. aircraft cargo rails in combination accommodate 1, 2 or more seats another seat in front, a front seat This polymer coating also gives a with a special nut and washer in line. This allows ample storage handle is recommended. This gi- softer surface and higher friction machined from SS 316L. Takes space with hatches. Bases can be ves the rider the support necessary than stainless . It is very useful about 20 seconds to undo and welded with aluminium plates or to hold on and control the body at for cold climates and in situations fasten. Allows for quick and easy constructed in composite. high impact. where anti-glare is important. modularization of a deck or a cabin. 2 & 4 point harness adjustable damper sliding systems cordura seat covers Highly adjusable harness for se- Hard anodized aluminium internal All sliders in the Ullman Slider Tightly fitted cover for the jockey seat cure seating. Allows you to relax components of acid proof stainless range are ultra strong, very range. It is designed to stay on the and let the seat do the job. Where steel 316L. Easy set-up dial with 6 lightweight and smooth sliding, seat all the time. Cordura is a heavy there is risk for capsizing, crews level adjustable compression gives allowing you to set the optimal duty nylon fabric used in workwear on cabin boats are recommended you a wide range from soft to stiff. position of the seat easily and and tactical clothing. It has the highest to use lap belts. This is to prevent Stroke: 150 or 200mm. with confidence. Avaliable for all abrasion grading available. Now also head and neck injuries when a boat Ullman seats. available with MOLLE system. gets turned upside down.

20 21 Optimize Cockpit Ergonomics – at your service – Custom Cockpit Design

This generic helm console provides good visibility forward, User interfaces and cockpit layout are crucial to the ergonomics convenient location of navigation screens, easy access to the and performance of the craft. helm and throttle control, and ample space for feet and legs, even in rough conditions. Therefore we make sure that every cockpit where a seat is installed is 1 2 3 4 5 6 optimised for human function and safety. Nr: Sign Angle (1) To minimize the 14° 1 Top Surface -H14 We work closely with boat builders, assisting designers and naval 1 2 Plotter plane +V14 deadspaceA distance A engineers to secure peak performance and 100% optimal function for 2 3 Shelf -H2 between the screen 14° 4 Wheel/Throttle plane V30-V45 the user. It’s all about protecting people. and the forward 3 5 Below helm 350 6 Rear lower face field of vision, the 92° 4 console’s top surface should slant down B B forward. Remember that the far end of the top surface sets 1310 5

the lower limit for the 130° field of vision, and 6 helmsmenC need to C 650 see the bow clearly. Wheel hub 950-1000

The wheel should be offset slightly to port from a fore- and-aft line drawn though the driver. This permits Steering console side view D D betterSteering postural Console measures balance, as the operator’s hands at (2) The plotter screen should be mounted on a plane optimally recommendations the helm and throttle are symmetrical to the torso. inclined 12°–16° forward from vertical. To minimize reflected glare © High Speed Boat Operation Professionals from the sky, the1 screen should2 be mounted so3 a perpendicular4 Full article5 on Designing6 Cockpits for Speed line through its center points to just below the operator’s chin. avaialble at www.ullmandynamics.com 22 23 Custom Products ullman steering system Why choose Ullman seats? For customers with special Full control of throttle requirements, we create custom and steering while They are scientifically proven to provide The smallest footprint. 3 years worldwide warranty – extendable. product to fit any operational holding on. In active better Shock Mitigation than any other Frees deck space for cargo or more crew. “They just don’t break” seats. requirements. Some examples are use by coast guard They are developed based on medical steering systems, foldable seats and and sea rescue. science. They work in synergy with the Outperform any other jockey seats in Height adjustment where it is useful – for custom fastening solutions. Significantly increases human body. Have been shown to reduce terms of comfort. the feet. maneuverability and impact exposure by 76%. They are the result of 20 years of scientific Short operators don’t want to be seated research and engineering development. lower. Tall operators don’t want to be reduces the time to train seated higher. Seated eye-height level new boat operators. Do not break. is most important and differs very fold-up jockey seat Structural failure often causes injuries. Reduce risk of injuries. little between tall and short people. Developed for the Finnish Navy, this Structural failure causes down-time and Solid scientific unbiased proof is available (Height adjustment by reducing travel of atlantic foldable repair costs. on request. suspension is counter-productive and can seat is easily operated to quickly clear be dangerous, as it causes bottoming- Developed with the Colombian Coast Guard this seat allows opera- out.) space. It automatcally locks in up or Reduce physical fatigue. down position. tion as standing bolster with full support for the lower back, for calm Do not corrode. Corrosion limits lifetime. Solid scientific unbiased proof is available weather operations. on request. Have been in use by professional Corrosion causes functional failure. operators in demanding operations for

Corrosion looks unprofessional and many years in more than 50 countries – indicates a poor choice of materials. Do not bottom-out. with zero failures. Bottoming-out is inherently dangerous, Several professional user organizations and can give up to 3 times amplification have thoroughly and scientifically Do not need any maintenance. of impact as opposed to the required evaluated different seats and adopted Maintenance is expensive and causes reduction. Injuries can lead to lifelong Ullman seats as a benchmark standard. down-time. All Ullman seats are suffering. Injuries can lead to legal claims. Certificates from such agencies are constructed without joints or moving Bottoming-out is a design fault and seat available on request. parts. That eliminates the need for manufacturers and operating authorities lubrication and maintenance could be held liable for injuries. Lower life cycle costs.

Large sums can be saved on seats that The lightest weight. The EU legislation on WBV last the lifetime of the boat. Less weight means more payload or Requires use of the most effective shock higher speed. reduction available. 24 25 Technical Specifications √ = Standard √ = Standard Technical Specifications ◆ = Optional ◆ = Optional ✕ = On request ✕ = On request

Black insulat- Seating Recommended Seat belt / Seating height (mm) Damper & spring unit Upholstery Covers Armrests ing coating Handles positions use harness (pur)

Model Model Lapbelt air-tech Lapbelt heli-tech 4-Point harness heli-tech 7 Axis armrest Joystick or trackball adapter for armrest Pistol grip handles for 7axis armrest Black coated spring unit Black coated handels Grab handles / front seat handle Handles for passenger behind Lateral support waist Lateral support straddle Footrest Foldable 6 level adjustable footrest Slider (150 / 200 250mm) Swivel (45/90/180/360°) system (quick release) Track Straddle / jockey Sit-down / bucket Driver / helm Passengers 700 750 810 UD430 UD430 6-level adjustable UD530 UD530 6-level adjustable Leaflex system Leather upholstery Vinyl upholstery Neoprene upholstery cover Cordura blac / aze grey / solas orange protection cover Weather

Atlantic √ √ √ √ √ ◆ ◆ ✕ ✕ ◆ √ ALM √ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Atlantic ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ √ √ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Atlantic custom √ √ √ √ √ ◆ ◆ ✕ ✕ ◆ √ ALM √ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Atlantic custom ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ √ √ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Atlantic crew √ √ √ √ √ ◆ ◆ ✕ ✕ √ ◆ ALM ◆ √ ◆ ◆ ◆ Atlantic crew ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ √ √ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Arctic √ √ √ √ √ ◆ ◆ ✕ ✕ ◆ √ ALM √ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Arctic ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ √ √ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Daytona ✕ √ √ √ ✕ ✕ ✕ ◆ √ ✕ ✕ DLM √ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Daytona ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ✕ √ ✕ ◆ ✕ ◆ ◆ ◆

Daytona custom ✕ √ √ √ ✕ ✕ ✕ ◆ √ ✕ ✕ DLM √ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Daytona custom ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ✕ √ ✕ ◆ ✕ ◆ ◆ ◆

Daytona crew ✕ √ √ √ ✕ ✕ ✕ √ ◆ ✕ ✕ DLM ◆ √ ◆ ◆ ◆ Daytona crew ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ✕ √ ✕ ◆ ✕ ◆ ◆ ◆

Patrol √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ ◆ ✕ ✕ XLT ◆ ◆ √ ◆ √ Patrol ◆ ✕ ✕ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ √ ◆ √ ◆ ✕ ◆ ◆ ◆

Biscaya √ ✕ √ √ √ √ √ √ ◆ ✕ ✕ XLT ◆ ◆ √ ◆ √ Biscaya ◆ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ◆ ◆ ◆ √ ◆ √ ◆ ✕ ◆ ◆ ◆

Compact √ ✕ ◆ √ √ √ √ √ ◆ ✕ ✕ XLT ◆ ◆ √ ◆ √ Compact ◆ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ◆ ◆ ◆ √ ✕ √ ◆ ✕ ◆ ◆ ◆ 26 z 27 Drawings

Patrol Biscaya Compact Seat type -00 400 400 631 616 834 410

520

1175 (1125&1225) 208 1130 (1080&1180) 1205 (1155&1255) 750(700&800) 750 (700&800) 750 (700&800) All Ullman Jockey seats and Atlantic 371 371 570 570 371 570 seats can be fitted to existing bases. These seats are called Patrol Biscaya Compact type -00. Here, the dampers are Weight 22kg / 48,5lbs Weight 20kg / 44lbs Weight 19kg / 41,9lbs mounted on the backrest, which Stroke 150 mm / 5.9 in Stroke 150 mm / 5.9 in Stroke 150 mm / 5.9 in 340 (290&390) allows a level mounting surface 340 (290&390) Damper UD 430 340 (290&390) Damper UD 430 Damper UD 430 for both dampers and spring unit. Materials Stainless Materials Stainless Materials Stainless steel SS-316L, steel SS-316L, steel SS-316L, Weight reduction = 6-8 kg Marine grade Marine grade Marine grade aluminium, grp, aluminium, grp, aluminium, grp, neoprene neoprene neoprene

28 29 Atlantic Series Arctic Daytona Daytona Crew

856 851 756 716 716 1472 1103 1099 1463 1343 722 696 701 350 345

318 486 318 486 426 447 426 426 447 447 513 513 556 556 586

Atlantic Arctic Daytona Daytona Crew

Weight 43.5kg / 95,9 lbs Weight 41.5kg / 91,5 lbs Weight 22kg / 52.9 lbs Weight 25kg / 57.3lbs Stroke 200 mm / 7.9in Stroke 200 mm / 7.9in Stroke 150 mm / 5.9 in Stroke 150 mm / 5.9 in Dampers 2x UD 530 A djustable Dampers 2x UD 530 A djustable Dampers 2x UD 430 A djustable Dampers 2x UD 430 Materials Stainless steel SS- Materials Stainless steel SS- Materials Stainless steel SS- Materials Stainless steel SS- 316L, Marine grade 316L, Marine grade 316L, Marine grade 316L, Marine grade aluminium, Carbon aluminium, Carbon aluminium, Carbon Aluminium, GRP, Fibre, premium Fibre, premium Fibre, premium VINYL leather / Vinyl leather / vinyl leather / vinyl

30 31 Fatigue The Impact of Shock Travelling on high-speed boats is The test below shows zero reduction The human body has a complex system Standing keeps the spine in its natural, The progressive patented suspension physically exhausting. High energy in running distance of passengers on of muscular reflexes, developed and balanced, S-shaped posture. So race- system and the synergies with the consumption makes you very tired and Ullman seats, while passengers on fixed evolved to protect us from injury. boat drivers have often chosen to stand. biologic response, neutralises the affects physical performance. Ullman seats reduced their running distance by But standing does multiply impact resonance effects that make other suspension seats significantly reduce 358 meters. The graph on the opposite Reflexes are designed to trigger page shows a recording forces and causes injures the spine. suspension seats capable of bottoming energy consumption compared to fixed reactions in our muscles, to protect Ullman Seats not only reduce the risk done with a DaccR. out - multiplying impacts. seating. us against impacts. The muscular The Ullman Seats are developed with a of injury but they also enhance the Green = Speed over ground Blue= g-force on boat response is obvious in our legs, but is special semi-active suspension system, Ullman Seats are developed based on Running performance is significantly operational performance of the boat Red = g-force on driver in also at hand in our arms, torsos and designed to synergise with nature’s pioneering medical science. They are reduced in military personnel after crew and passengers. When operators Ullman seat necks. When muscles react to impact, muscular, reflex-based, protection independently scientifically validated a high-speed transit when using are challenged with military or lifesaving It shows the significant they contract - to serve as shock system. All Ullman seats are also and proven to give the most effective fixed seats. Using Ullman Jockey tasks, the difference between exhausted shock mitigation of the absorbers - and to stabilise the spine designed to maintain the optimal shock protection of all seats. Seats increases post-transit physical and alert could mean life or death. Ullman seats. and joints. S-shape of the spine and balance of the performance and endurance by 30.5 % head at all times. compared to fixed seats. Sitting in a traditional seat always puts your spine into a C-shape. - Sitting hurts. Then the weight of the head is hanging forward of its Pre-Transit Baseline 1560m supporting structures in the neck. This is the worst position for the spine to be in when exposed to a vertical impact. Ullman Seat There is risk for head jolts. This can 1560m cause whiplash-like distortion injuries Post-Transit and disk ruptures in the neck. Even the risk of vertebral fractures and lumbar Myers, S. D., Dobbins, T. D., King, S., Hall, B., Gunston, T., Holmes, S. R., & Dyson, R. (2008). The effectiveness of shock mitigation tech- disk hernias is much higher with the Fixed Seat 1202m nology in reducing motion induced fatigue in small high speed craft. In Pacific 2008 International Maritime Conference. spine in this C-shape. 32 33 References References

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