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Observing Chair Query

Started by mew8826, 07/28/2017 08:53PM
Posted 07/28/2017 08:53PM Opening Post
Any recommendations on a good quality observing chair? My only real criteria is it fold flat without any mechanical disassembly (i.e. no nuts or bolts or threaded fasteners to deal with)

Thanks- Matt
Posted 07/29/2017 05:51AM #1
I have one of these that I bought about 10 years ago and it's still going strong: https://www.amazon.com/Vestil-CPRO-800LP-Ergonomic-Worker-Capacity/dp/B0052PJFCW

I weighs less than 10 pounds (IIRC) and it easily folds flat without disassembly. There is a small foot rest in front that doesn't stick out too far. Anyway, it's flat enough for me.

The rubber feet finally wore out, so I made new feet out of PVC pipe and these have lasted much better. The seat padding isn't very thick, but that allows it to fold flatter than a better padded Starbound. I only notice the padding is thin during a long observing session, but it can be remedied with a folded blanket or a small pillow.

…Fred
Posted 07/29/2017 11:16AM #2
Matt Weiss said:

Any recommendations on a good quality observing chair? My only real criteria is it fold flat without any mechanical disassembly (i.e. no nuts or bolts or threaded fasteners to deal with)

Thanks- Matt

Starbound Observers Chair - Don't leave home without one, google search will find plenty of info

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Posted 08/02/2017 01:27PM | Edited 08/02/2017 01:27PM #3
Last month I finally bought a Vestil CPRO-600 chair. It is solidly built and meets your requirements to fold flat without mechanical disassembly.
https://www.amazon.com/Vestil-CPRO-600-Ergonomic-Worker-Capacity/dp/B0052PJF5E/ref=sr_1_2?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1501679964&sr=1-2&keywords=vestil+chair
This chair has a footrest and a wide adjustment range.

Don