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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 1:50 pm
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Originally Posted by dieuwer2
Considering that seats are exactly the same AND the the ground distance between anchoring bolts is the same, the old-style seats are 9.1" thick, while the new ones are 6" thick. I don't believe that for one moment.
Yes, the 22.9 and 24 inches must be non-horizontal measurements, perhaps from the back crease of the seat to the nearest part of the seatback in front.

Comfort cannot be measured with a single number. The criteria are different depending on body type and posture. For example, I like to cross my legs. Reduced pitch will make that more difficult or impossible, reducing my comfort. It's the first thing I will try when I encounter a 143-seater.
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