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 Severn Wanderer |
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Posts: 998 (16/01/02 13:06) |
I don't do a lot of night fishing, so most of my fishing is usually done off my box, but since it looks like the wye fish-in will be an all night job, could somebody suggest a nice comfortable, light, and reasonably priced chair for the occasion.
Thanks Paul |
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 John Toohey |
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Posts: 301 (16/01/02 13:30) |
That is one thing I don't own.
I did have one many moons ago but it was always awkward trying to steady it up on bank's of the Severn or Ribble. I now use a roll and plonk my self on the floor as you can usually get more comfortable this way. The roll I use is an insulated material which is used to line the inner walls of refrigerated containers(as in lorries)and it will not let the cold draw up into your nether regions. John. |
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Neil HD |
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Posts: 1668 (16/01/02 15:55) |
Paul
Same as you have always used the box. Looking at chairs with the guys on Sunday have to say the JRC Hi-lux was very good weight wise. Don't know if anyone has bought a Cotswold Aquarius chair price, weight and carrying straps made it sound quite a good buy. Neil |
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DaveWing |
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Posts: 129 (16/01/02 18:27) |
Paul
Check out www.badgerclassics.com, Eco Chair £19.99, Chair Bag £9.99 incl vat plus del. I've got these and they are great value for money. Regards Dave |
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Severn Wanderer |
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Posts: 998 (18/01/02 17:55) |
A little late from me, but thanks for the replies people. So many on the market and not something I guess most people pay any attention to until they want to buy one and then you're overwhelmed with the choice. Oh well, a few more there to look at.
Regards Paul |
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Posts: 0 (18/01/02 19:25) |
JRC Classic : only 3 kilos, I certainly have never seen anything lighter and it works perfectly ok. I'm 13 stone by the way.
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Andy Davies |
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Posts: 2854 (19/07/61 18:11) |
I am a bit heavier. (17st ish!)
I recently damaged a JRC Hi Lux. The washer went through the aluminium tubing. Although this is probably down to me leaving the back legs folded up when sitting on sloping banks. Andy |
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Terry C Mann |
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Posts: 148 (18/01/02 21:41) |
JRC classic gets my vote aswell,very light, adjustable legs,can be used with back legs folded down on sloping banks. Best to fit mudfeet which can be purchased extra.Lighter than the old Lafuma chairs and and much more comfortable.
Terry |
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paul4barbus |
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Posts: 4096 (18/01/02 22:13) BFW Team Member |
JRC for me too. But I replaced those separate feet on the front with a single bent-tube, that is better (in my opinion) as it spreads the load more.
Same-size tubing virtually impossible to obtain, so used nearest but had to make new punched-plates for the adjusters. I cut the back legs down also to get seat lower to the ground for sloping banks. (yes, I like modifying things - it's the *only* way I can get what I want) paul |
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bgit |
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Posts: 4385 (18/01/02 22:25) Administrator |
Have a early version of the JRC Classic which had a green canvas material for the cover. This soon ripped and JRC replaced it with a more robust green fabric which they gave me FOC. My version have the metal wide feet and also the rather uncomfortable front seat bar. Still a pretty good chair. I also have, but don't use, a JRC Cocoon Chair - a bit on the heavy side and also an early version - the one with the brass eyelets in the green canvas like cover.
Have also a vintage Phillips folding lightweight and newish Fox Excel. Don't use any of these now for barbelling - either use a mat, stand or camping tripod sort - the latter when I want luxury! Only use them when the missus comes fishing and then I've got a packhorse! Cheers Bob |
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Severn Wanderer |
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Posts: 998 (18/01/02 22:45) |
Okay, thanks everybody,it's looks like you've helped me make up my mind, a JRC Classic it will be.
Yours hopefully in more comfort than last year Paul |
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