I bought this sled for my wife also. While I probably should have bought a GT, I bought the FX, so I could tool around on it too. Both have the same seat, so...... is the GT meant for ditch bangers? I don't think so. GT=GROOMED TRAIL!!!
With that said, I think the seat down outright sucks for sitting. And what is a seat meant to be for? Not standing.
I have an 08 FXNytro MTX and I spend almost all the time standing while riding off trail, BUT when I ride the groomed trail in and out of the mountains, I SIT!!! And that seat is the best!!! It is a couch!!! And I love it.
Back to the phazer seat, it is the poorest excuse for a seat since a 1970 SL338. I too am looking to do something to make my wife more comfy. I will be looking at some aftermarket alternatives, just cause I am not much of a fabricator when it comes to these things. I like them to look pretty sano.
So, who agrees a seat is for sitting?