I have been looking at a new bedchair and heard good reports about the Solar SP C-Tech. They seem quite high off the ground with the legs not extended. My question is I use a tempest v2 brolly & v2 bivvy, I'm just under 6ft and am worried about headroom?
Anyone else use this combination? Thanks
Anyone else use this combination? Thanks
In reply to Post #1
Yep,got v2 bivvy and got plenty of headroom in that.I had the v2 brolly and my head was close to the roof on that.Best bed I have owned by a mile
Yep,got v2 bivvy and got plenty of headroom in that.I had the v2 brolly and my head was close to the roof on that.Best bed I have owned by a mile
In reply to Post #2
Perfect mate thanks..
Perfect mate thanks..
In reply to Post #3
Never had a problem. 
In reply to Post #5
I wonder why
I wonder why
Great bed but I don't like the fact it doesn't fold flat with a sleeping bag in it.......once on the barrow and various bags on top of it I'm worried it's straining the hinges?? Anyone had any issues?
In reply to Post #7
Nope had mine for 3 years with no issues
Nope had mine for 3 years with no issues
In reply to Post #7
Probably the best set of hinges on any bedchair ever.
Probably the best set of hinges on any bedchair ever.
I've had the Avid Restbite and Bench Mark and now the Solar ands it's superb it is firm which great imo I might get an air mattress though. Used one for decades and stopped using it when I purchased the Avid bedchairs problem with the Avids in my opinion was the support there wheee good but not as good as the Solar if I could use the Benchmark memory form on top of the Solar i think I'd be in heaven.
In reply to Post #7
I wouldn't worry Wayne, it's a very robust bedchair. I've got a big bag on it and the hinges are kooshty 👍
I wouldn't worry Wayne, it's a very robust bedchair. I've got a big bag on it and the hinges are kooshty 👍
In reply to Post #10
It's funny you mention this. Had a crap Fox bedchair 🤬 which was sagging like an old geezer's set of knackers, so I put a big mattress on it which sorted it. Initially when I got the Solar bedchair I was like 'cor, this narf hard' in comparison to my wa.k Fox thing, a few more nights on it and have never once thought about getting a mattress for the Solar.
I always sleep so well on the Solar bedchair, actually sorts my back out after a hard weeks collar at the coalface. We're all different, maybe a mattress might be for you.
What does make me laugh is that For were to originators of fishing specific bedchairs, b to n making them for years, Solar come along and their very first bedchair is better than anything For has ever punted out...mazzin.
It's funny you mention this. Had a crap Fox bedchair 🤬 which was sagging like an old geezer's set of knackers, so I put a big mattress on it which sorted it. Initially when I got the Solar bedchair I was like 'cor, this narf hard' in comparison to my wa.k Fox thing, a few more nights on it and have never once thought about getting a mattress for the Solar.
I always sleep so well on the Solar bedchair, actually sorts my back out after a hard weeks collar at the coalface. We're all different, maybe a mattress might be for you.
What does make me laugh is that For were to originators of fishing specific bedchairs, b to n making them for years, Solar come along and their very first bedchair is better than anything For has ever punted out...mazzin.
In reply to Post #12
I think a lot of the bedchair improvements (various makes)are down to the later lumber support designs which imo are significantly better than the first elastic to bedchair frame, which was then slightly improved by parachord to frame (trakker called it els)
From reports it does seem solar have made some good bedchairs
I think a lot of the bedchair improvements (various makes)are down to the later lumber support designs which imo are significantly better than the first elastic to bedchair frame, which was then slightly improved by parachord to frame (trakker called it els)
From reports it does seem solar have made some good bedchairs
In reply to Post #12
You read my mind.
With Fox being the first specialist bedchair manufacturer, aimed at anglers, I think they rested on their laurels and let other brands catch up and overtake them, Chub, Trakker, and Nash especially.
I can remember my first Fox bedchair, the frame went into pockets on the material at either end, and was corded in the middle, was it the Ultra?
Solar have developed their gear, and gotten into bedchairs with not necessarily new innovations, but researched and developed things properly, like most things they do.
I have a Solar Undercover bedchair, and to be honest, in the short time I have owned it, is probably the best bedchair I have had. It is while not the lightest, I think the most comfortable.
You read my mind.
With Fox being the first specialist bedchair manufacturer, aimed at anglers, I think they rested on their laurels and let other brands catch up and overtake them, Chub, Trakker, and Nash especially.
I can remember my first Fox bedchair, the frame went into pockets on the material at either end, and was corded in the middle, was it the Ultra?
Solar have developed their gear, and gotten into bedchairs with not necessarily new innovations, but researched and developed things properly, like most things they do.
I have a Solar Undercover bedchair, and to be honest, in the short time I have owned it, is probably the best bedchair I have had. It is while not the lightest, I think the most comfortable.
In reply to Post #14
The only Fox one I remember from way back was my mates Madocks one.(the KM bedchair) he gave me, square framed, was that the one, all 80's retro?
I was highly sceptical with the guy banging on in the shop about the Solar bed, and tought I was being scammed as they hadn't sold a lot of them, had reduced the price I think to under £300 and was just trying to clear th stock. Took a punt and have been so impressed ever since...the guy was being genuine in the shop.
Glad that hear that you're super happy with your Solar bedchair 👍
The only Fox one I remember from way back was my mates Madocks one.(the KM bedchair) he gave me, square framed, was that the one, all 80's retro?
I was highly sceptical with the guy banging on in the shop about the Solar bed, and tought I was being scammed as they hadn't sold a lot of them, had reduced the price I think to under £300 and was just trying to clear th stock. Took a punt and have been so impressed ever since...the guy was being genuine in the shop.
Glad that hear that you're super happy with your Solar bedchair 👍
In reply to Post #1
I had a tempest brolly v2 with a fox flatliter mk2 compact, I am just under 6ft and did not have enough headroom. It was tight. You definitely won't have enough room with the solar bed (I now have the solar bed)
That's partly why I don't use the v2 brolly anymore and got a wychwood tactical bivvy. Headroom is much better.
I had a tempest brolly v2 with a fox flatliter mk2 compact, I am just under 6ft and did not have enough headroom. It was tight. You definitely won't have enough room with the solar bed (I now have the solar bed)
That's partly why I don't use the v2 brolly anymore and got a wychwood tactical bivvy. Headroom is much better.
In reply to Post #16
I have used a solar sp-tech bed with a tempest brolly for a few years without any issues height wise. I even use a tracker bedchair buddy with mine and have no clearance issues. Im bang on 6ft.
I have used a solar sp-tech bed with a tempest brolly for a few years without any issues height wise. I even use a tracker bedchair buddy with mine and have no clearance issues. Im bang on 6ft.
In reply to Post #17
Yeah but your legs are 4ft long.
Yeah but your legs are 4ft long.
In reply to Post #17
I used the same trakker transformer bedchair buddy also!
I found my head was pushing the top of the bivvy - only if I sat back though.
Weird.
I used the same trakker transformer bedchair buddy also!
I found my head was pushing the top of the bivvy - only if I sat back though.Weird.
In reply to Post #19
How does the lumbar support system adjust on these Solar beds ?
Not seen any pics of the underside of the beds
Usual lace up style not in evidence
How does the lumbar support system adjust on these Solar beds ?
Not seen any pics of the underside of the beds
Usual lace up style not in evidence
In reply to Post #20
The middle section is stitched together with little flex, which I guess is what provides the support. Either end of the bed are the more traditional flexible "lace-up" set up.
The middle section is stitched together with little flex, which I guess is what provides the support. Either end of the bed are the more traditional flexible "lace-up" set up.
In reply to Post #20
They are supported through the frame, so no lace up at all, they are firm and I haven't found any sagging on my ch08 that's the cheaper version of the c tech. I'm a bit of a lump and it's fantastic
They are supported through the frame, so no lace up at all, they are firm and I haven't found any sagging on my ch08 that's the cheaper version of the c tech. I'm a bit of a lump and it's fantastic
In reply to Post #22
Thanks That's the one I'm contemplating currently
Just wondered if it's too rigid it was adjustable Apparently not
Only time will tell if it stretches and slackens off a bit I suppose
Hopefully not
Thanks That's the one I'm contemplating currently
Just wondered if it's too rigid it was adjustable Apparently not
Only time will tell if it stretches and slackens off a bit I suppose
Hopefully not
In reply to Post #12
Bitten the bullet with the Solar SP C Tech bedchair as I wanted something smaller but hopefully equally comfy for my Ultralite (the Standard Wychwood Tactical X is long at 215cms and semi-wideboy at 86cms) - got a decent deal and picked it up new for £250. . .
Haven't used it in anger yet but literally (after just getting it out of the box and test driving on the lawn) I had a problem with two of the spring loaded feet at the head end. They both shot out with such violence (a feature that I like and am used to as I own the SP Low Chair) that they got stuck solid on full extension - no amount of applied force (other than eventually tapping with a hammer) would release them and for at least 10mins I was stressing about having to post the damn thing back to where it came from . . .the other 4x feet were fine.
Did eventually sort it without smashing the thumb lever (glad I was not on the bank) however a little worried that this might re-occur - any long term users with the same prob and would a little wd40 sort them out?
Bitten the bullet with the Solar SP C Tech bedchair as I wanted something smaller but hopefully equally comfy for my Ultralite (the Standard Wychwood Tactical X is long at 215cms and semi-wideboy at 86cms) - got a decent deal and picked it up new for £250. . .
Haven't used it in anger yet but literally (after just getting it out of the box and test driving on the lawn) I had a problem with two of the spring loaded feet at the head end. They both shot out with such violence (a feature that I like and am used to as I own the SP Low Chair) that they got stuck solid on full extension - no amount of applied force (other than eventually tapping with a hammer) would release them and for at least 10mins I was stressing about having to post the damn thing back to where it came from . . .the other 4x feet were fine.
Did eventually sort it without smashing the thumb lever (glad I was not on the bank) however a little worried that this might re-occur - any long term users with the same prob and would a little wd40 sort them out?
Never fired mine out fully as its also on the ground and i just hold bed level where i want it then fire them out. It should be fine doing it like that as you never have them at full extension or when the bed is on its side.
In reply to Post #25
Fair point - I was testing the main 4x all on the deck (limiting extension) but with the head end folded back and the legs 'up in the air' so nothing to stop them . . .wont be doing that again. So assume you've had no issues . . .?
Fair point - I was testing the main 4x all on the deck (limiting extension) but with the head end folded back and the legs 'up in the air' so nothing to stop them . . .wont be doing that again. So assume you've had no issues . . .?
In reply to Post #26
I have not had any issues with mine
I have not had any issues with mine
In reply to Post #26
No mate been faultless. Ive never fired them out into the air though. They come out with some force.
No mate been faultless. Ive never fired them out into the air though. They come out with some force.
In reply to Post #24
£250? That's an exellent find!
Not had any issues with the spring-loaded legs either.
£250? That's an exellent find!
Not had any issues with the spring-loaded legs either.
In reply to Post #24
I've got this bed in full sleep system wide version which I generally use for my week long trips away fishing for ultimate comfort had the issue with the legs first time similar to you folded the lower legs out sat it on them four then the legs at the head end I did exactly the same and they locked out took a while to figure it out but I pulled against the foot and thumped on the locking leaver and they released, you only do it once.
I've also got the standard width Nash All Season bed-chair for my shorter sessions which has identical locking design on the legs but they do not fly out under tension like the Solar, the problem with the Nash legs I found is when you have spent a night or two and put a bit of weight on them when trying to press the lock to let the legs back in they have bound on solid on the cam and wont release a quick thump again with the side of the fist tends to release them and the leg drops back in it feels like they would break but hasn't happened yet.
I've got this bed in full sleep system wide version which I generally use for my week long trips away fishing for ultimate comfort had the issue with the legs first time similar to you folded the lower legs out sat it on them four then the legs at the head end I did exactly the same and they locked out took a while to figure it out but I pulled against the foot and thumped on the locking leaver and they released, you only do it once.
I've also got the standard width Nash All Season bed-chair for my shorter sessions which has identical locking design on the legs but they do not fly out under tension like the Solar, the problem with the Nash legs I found is when you have spent a night or two and put a bit of weight on them when trying to press the lock to let the legs back in they have bound on solid on the cam and wont release a quick thump again with the side of the fist tends to release them and the leg drops back in it feels like they would break but hasn't happened yet.
In reply to Post #29
First 48hr sesh on the Solar =compact and comfy! Didn't take my SIM but actually didn't need it; only bad thing about this product is that is doesn't fold back on itself fully with bag / cover attached which means it annoyingly wonky on the barrow (using the legs open as barrow sides) . . .nothing a bit of clever loading didn't sort . . .
First 48hr sesh on the Solar =compact and comfy! Didn't take my SIM but actually didn't need it; only bad thing about this product is that is doesn't fold back on itself fully with bag / cover attached which means it annoyingly wonky on the barrow (using the legs open as barrow sides) . . .nothing a bit of clever loading didn't sort . . .
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