Im about to get my first Sissy Bar added to my Poling Platform.
In looking at many around, the part you lean on seems to be even with the rear of the platform. Well, Add in a little flex, and your leaning back past the rear of the platform. (I dont plan on leaning with all my weight, but there will still be flex)
Do you guys have your Sissy Bar fabbed to be a little over (Inboard) the platform at rest? If so, maybe a 1/4 width of the platform in?
I am also adding a backrest/step at the same time.
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Ralph at AIM Welding can probably provide some guidance. @THEOUTLAW ?
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I usually build them , to be over the platform, a few inchs .
I can build you anything you want .
Ralph 
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To all… Do any of you prefer the bar attached the opposite way so it’s in front of you rather than behind you? I’ve tried both ways and I like being able to have the bar in front of me so I can quickly grab it to steady myself in windy conditions. It’s more out of the way when moving the pole too.
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This bar attacks either way .
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I’ve always heard the compelling argument that if you do fall you want to go overboard and not into the boat. For that and also for the sake of poling I’d put it in front. Should probably consider how much poling vs. standing you’ll be doing.
The Texas boys like putting a lean bar on the back and sit on it while they steer the boat into the wind. Not exactly getting after it on the stick in current, wind, and big water. No offense Texas Boys. I ran a stilt over there a couple times with that setup and it was really nice for how it was being fished.
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I have my bar mounted on the front of the platform and I’m poling 99% of the time. I’ve never thought it got in the way of anything I’ve done. I’m more afraid of falling into the boat than falling off backwards. Before I get on the pole, I raise my jack plate all the way and tilt the motor up just enough to wear it’s not interfering. I also have a cavitation plate on my outboard. If I were to fall off backwards, I can’t think of a situation where I would ever contact the prop.
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I prefer the term “experienced angler’s back rest” over “sissy bar”!
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