the present invention concerns a seat suspension that includes a first section and a second section which are moveably connected . a deformable isolator is located between the sections . the isolator is held in place by a retaining means such a ring , post and in other ways . the isolator is comprised of a plurality of gaps separating solid sections which cooperate to resist the movement of at least one of the sections . this may be accomplished by resisting the movement of the section as it is urged against the isolator .