Almost all my fishing is work overnighters so short sessions, but I like having a chair with me for when cooking etc as sitting on a bedchair kills my back.
Currently have a Solar Undercover low easy chair which has been good, folds up small and quite like being low to the ground. But material attached to one of the poles is almost split through so will be unusable soon.
Any recommendations for a new chair? Anything better than just buying a replacement Solar chair? Needs to be light and compact to go on barrow. Not worried about padding etc.
Currently have a Solar Undercover low easy chair which has been good, folds up small and quite like being low to the ground. But material attached to one of the poles is almost split through so will be unusable soon.
Any recommendations for a new chair? Anything better than just buying a replacement Solar chair? Needs to be light and compact to go on barrow. Not worried about padding etc.
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Fox duralite ticks box for me
Fox duralite ticks box for me
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+1 I've had one for years and it's very easy to carry due to how light it is and it folds down very well.
+1 I've had one for years and it's very easy to carry due to how light it is and it folds down very well.
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I have the same as you Ben. I have and have had loads of chairs, and I've found the SU the best. It even fits into my quiver for day sessions when I walk to a swim.
I guess it depends on the journey from car to swim, for waters where you park behind or very close to your swim, something more substantial would be OK. For swims that are a bit of a trek, then the SU gets my vote.
I have the same as you Ben. I have and have had loads of chairs, and I've found the SU the best. It even fits into my quiver for day sessions when I walk to a swim.
I guess it depends on the journey from car to swim, for waters where you park behind or very close to your swim, something more substantial would be OK. For swims that are a bit of a trek, then the SU gets my vote.
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I like to sit on a low chair in my bivvy doorway, back up against my bedchair, so I can be low enough to make a brew, cook, watch the water, tie rigs and read.
I was using a solar undercover chair, the same one is marketed by other companies, fox, avid, etc.
It's very low, your ass is about an inch off the floor and it's ok to sit in but almost impossible to get up from unless you're a gymnast or do a commando role...
I upgraded to the korda compac chair which is much better, with ass about 3-4" off the floor but it has small side arms that slightly help boost you up and out, and adjustable front legs to help level it.
The only issue i had with this chair is the rear legs bent at a point where they are drilled, so maybe only suitable to the more lightweight amongst us!
I now have the advanta endurance low chair. Sturdy steel, adjustable feet, slightly angled seat position (unlike some similar), proper arm rests, its great. Ass is about 6-8" off the floor but still low enough for my needs but easy for me to get out of.
The only issue is it doesn't fold completely flat, but a small compromise.
A few other companies do a similar design, solar, jrc, etc.
I like to sit on a low chair in my bivvy doorway, back up against my bedchair, so I can be low enough to make a brew, cook, watch the water, tie rigs and read.
I was using a solar undercover chair, the same one is marketed by other companies, fox, avid, etc.
It's very low, your ass is about an inch off the floor and it's ok to sit in but almost impossible to get up from unless you're a gymnast or do a commando role...
I upgraded to the korda compac chair which is much better, with ass about 3-4" off the floor but it has small side arms that slightly help boost you up and out, and adjustable front legs to help level it.
The only issue i had with this chair is the rear legs bent at a point where they are drilled, so maybe only suitable to the more lightweight amongst us!
I now have the advanta endurance low chair. Sturdy steel, adjustable feet, slightly angled seat position (unlike some similar), proper arm rests, its great. Ass is about 6-8" off the floor but still low enough for my needs but easy for me to get out of.
The only issue is it doesn't fold completely flat, but a small compromise.
A few other companies do a similar design, solar, jrc, etc.
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I have the Solar SP Low version but out of all the ones I managed to try out the Advanta one was in a pretty "comfortable" 2nd place behind the Solar for a lot less £££.
I have the Solar SP Low version but out of all the ones I managed to try out the Advanta one was in a pretty "comfortable" 2nd place behind the Solar for a lot less £££.
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Thanks, it has been good and like how it folds up rather than flat like other chairs. Bit frustrated it's worn out, not sure if 3 years of once a week use is reasonable or not?!
Thanks, it has been good and like how it folds up rather than flat like other chairs. Bit frustrated it's worn out, not sure if 3 years of once a week use is reasonable or not?!
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I also have the solar chair & love it. I actually find it very comfortable, more so than the traditional type chairs. But unfortunately being in my mid 40's with a seemingly ever enlarging midriff, it's the getting up part that kills me... I recommend the semi combat roll & stumble technique.
I've had mine around 4 or 5 years & it's still going strong (touch wood), maybe you just got unlucky?
I also have the solar chair & love it. I actually find it very comfortable, more so than the traditional type chairs. But unfortunately being in my mid 40's with a seemingly ever enlarging midriff, it's the getting up part that kills me... I recommend the semi combat roll & stumble technique.
I've had mine around 4 or 5 years & it's still going strong (touch wood), maybe you just got unlucky?
Just replaced my solar sp chair with a fox deluxe arm chair and its by far the most comfy chair that ive owned.
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unfortunately being in my mid 40's with a seemingly ever enlarging midriff, it's the getting up part that kills me... I recommend the semi combat roll & stumble technique.
unfortunately being in my mid 40's with a seemingly ever enlarging midriff, it's the getting up part that kills me... I recommend the semi combat roll & stumble technique.
I've got the jrc stealth x lite recliner which is comfy, very light and it reclines which for me is a must for my bad back.
I did misplace it for a bit and tried out a few and if I tried the duralite 2 recliner which I wouldn't hesitate to buy either.
I did misplace it for a bit and tried out a few and if I tried the duralite 2 recliner which I wouldn't hesitate to buy either.
Have you considered something from the Helinox or One tigress range of superlight chairs ..
If you want lightness ,comfort,strength and portability you won't go wrong with a Helinox Chair one in forest Green,I also have the xl chair one..
The chair weighs a kilo ,you either get a strap and 'wear or put it in yer barrow ,in my case a porterlite .
I got rid of all my fishing chairs ,I won't do a night or long day session without one ,I even use it on my cycle plus Rigged and Ready set up ...
Have a look !
If you want lightness ,comfort,strength and portability you won't go wrong with a Helinox Chair one in forest Green,I also have the xl chair one..
The chair weighs a kilo ,you either get a strap and 'wear or put it in yer barrow ,in my case a porterlite .
I got rid of all my fishing chairs ,I won't do a night or long day session without one ,I even use it on my cycle plus Rigged and Ready set up ...
Have a look !
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Would be nice to have such a light, yet comfortable chair, however looking at the legs, how does it manage on soft or typically uneven banks that we encounter on many fishing venues?
Even with the balls for the feet, visually the design does not look like it would be very stable on sloping ground
Would be nice to have such a light, yet comfortable chair, however looking at the legs, how does it manage on soft or typically uneven banks that we encounter on many fishing venues?
Even with the balls for the feet, visually the design does not look like it would be very stable on sloping ground
I think chairs always seem to be a balancing act between weight to comfort.
I'm on my second Nash Nomad chair. It's reasonably comfortable and weighs, I think, 3.5kg, which for me is light enough to carry in hand when taking minimal gear for a day session.
Just after buying the Nomad I saw a really light chair by JRC in AD, which can also recline, I'll definitely be having another look at these next time I need a new chair.
I'm on my second Nash Nomad chair. It's reasonably comfortable and weighs, I think, 3.5kg, which for me is light enough to carry in hand when taking minimal gear for a day session.
Just after buying the Nomad I saw a really light chair by JRC in AD, which can also recline, I'll definitely be having another look at these next time I need a new chair.
JRC Stealth X-Lo?