Mastercraft was one of the many seat brands I looked at. The Camber and Baja RS both recline but have about half of the Scheel-Mann adjustability features. However they are about 1/2 the price of Scheel Manns (and Recaros) too.
We both really like the thigh seat extension (in /out) adjustment and seat back torso (side to side)
bolster adjustability as well as the lumbar adjustments on the Scheel Mann seats (Recaro has these adjustments as well). No other seat brand I looked at had the thigh and torso bolster adjustments. In particular both Wendie and I get uncomfortable pressure under our thighs from the front of the current bucket seats in the truck during long drives. The thigh seat adjuster allows that pressure to be modified by turning a knob which movers the thigh support bolster forward or back effectively lengthening or shortening the seat bottom. We sat in both the Recaro's and the Scheel-Manns for quite awhile using the various adjustment features and thinking about how the seats compared to the present OEM seats in the truck.
The torso bolster adjustment will be helpful on rough roads to reduce side to side motion in the seat and can be opened up for smooth surface driving.
I actually ordered a high sided bolster Scheel-Mann Vario R with a higher seat back (XXL version) for the driver side seat. Yes, sliding into and out of the seat will be compromised but it will suppport me better. I no longer use the truck for daily driving so this is not expected to be an issue.
The passenger side seat is a normal Vario F. Wendie found it plenty comfortable.
The Scheel-Mann seats do recline and the recline angle is adjusted by turning a knob. The seat back angle can be finely adjusted. There is also a release that allows the seat back to fold forward for access behind the seat (our truck has an extended cab).
We decided on the Scheel-Mann over Recaro because 1) The Recaro model that fit me the best does not offer a fold down arm rest option (deal breaker!) and 2) the lumbar support is adjusted by squeezing a bulb and inflating or deflating a plastic bag. I saw that as an opportunity for leak failure 3) It does have a heated option although heat can be added by partial disassembly/reassembly and adding a third party heater.
A bonus feature is that the Scheel-Mann seat bottom folds up to allow access under the seat which is inaccessable with the OEM seat (and pretty much any afternmarket seat). The seat risers in the truck are a 15" x16" box and about 6" deep. That is plenty of room to locate electronics, a small safe, etc.
Both the Scheel-Mann and Recaro seats are marketed as orthopedic seats designed for proper spinal support. They sure felt like it when we sat in them as compared to most other seats we tried. The Scheel-Mann is a firmer seat than the Recaro and feels very supportive. Many of the other reclining seats (non racing seats) we sat in were a bit too soft and compliant did not feel as supportive in comparison, more like living room chairs, which is fine for smooth roads.
I will post a write up after we have them installed and put some miles on them. I am expecting delivery of the passenger seat within a week.
