Still Looking For A Taller Observation Chair
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Still Looking For A Taller Observation Chair
The advertising stated that the new chair on the left side of the image is 36 inches tall. However, it is a little shorter than the 28 inch chair that I already own. Maybe I should buy a non adjustable 36 inch stool. Any under $50 suggestions? Thanks to you all
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Re: Still Looking For A Taller Observation Chair
If you do not mind doing some wood work you can find plans for a Catsperch Chair online and make it as tall as you wish.
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Re: Still Looking For A Taller Observation Chair
Check this out
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See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
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Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1011110)
The only culture I have is from yogurt
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1011110)
The only culture I have is from yogurt
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Re: Still Looking For A Taller Observation Chair
If the stool is not as advertised, can you send it back?
You must be very tall indeed to need a stool with a 36" seat height. I don't think it is going to be easy to find such an item. The tallest wheeled stool I could find was this one, at 34" https://www.americangamingsupply.com/bo ... MUQAvD_BwE
Rather pricey.
If you search for "extra tall bar stools," you can find some with heights greater than 34", but they are not cheap either, they are not adjustable, and they don't look suitable for outdoor use. So I think you might need to consider building your own chair.
You must be very tall indeed to need a stool with a 36" seat height. I don't think it is going to be easy to find such an item. The tallest wheeled stool I could find was this one, at 34" https://www.americangamingsupply.com/bo ... MUQAvD_BwE
Rather pricey.
If you search for "extra tall bar stools," you can find some with heights greater than 34", but they are not cheap either, they are not adjustable, and they don't look suitable for outdoor use. So I think you might need to consider building your own chair.
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Re: Still Looking For A Taller Observation Chair
My new scope is long. With the planets being low the eyepiece is to high for the observation chair that I have. I can stand up, but then I have to bend my back a little/ouch after a while. I may just get something at the Walmart hardware section to stand on. Thanks for the search you did for me. That chair may just work. I could remove the back and foot rest. That would make it more portable. Yes I could just take the new chair to the nearest Walmart for a refund.Voyageur wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:21 pm If the stool is not as advertised, can you send it back?
You must be very tall indeed to need a stool with a 36" seat height. I don't think it is going to be easy to find such an item. The tallest wheeled stool I could find was this one, at 34" https://www.americangamingsupply.com/bo ... MUQAvD_BwE
Rather pricey.
If you search for "extra tall bar stools," you can find some with heights greater than 34", but they are not cheap either, they are not adjustable, and they don't look suitable for outdoor use. So I think you might need to consider building your own chair.
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Refractordude wrote: ↑Thu Jul 23, 2020 12:37 amMy new scope is long. With the planets being low the eyepiece is to high for the observation chair that I have. I can stand up, but then I have to bend my back a little/ouch after a while. I may just get something at the Walmart hardware section to stand on. Thanks for the search you did for me. That chair may just work. I could remove the back and foot rest. That would make it more portable. Yes I could just take the new chair to the nearest Walmart for a refund.Voyageur wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:21 pm If the stool is not as advertised, can you send it back?
You must be very tall indeed to need a stool with a 36" seat height. I don't think it is going to be easy to find such an item. The tallest wheeled stool I could find was this one, at 34" https://www.americangamingsupply.com/bo ... MUQAvD_BwE
Rather pricey.
If you search for "extra tall bar stools," you can find some with heights greater than 34", but they are not cheap either, they are not adjustable, and they don't look suitable for outdoor use. So I think you might need to consider building your own chair.
You’re welcome. Good luck finding something that works!
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Re: Still Looking For A Taller Observation Chair
More like $100, but you might check Vestil chairs. I wouldn’t be without mine. Not sure about max height, but I’m thinking it’s close to 36 inches.
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Re: Still Looking For A Taller Observation Chair
If you are not into constructing your observing chair, the defacto chair to purchase is the Vestil CPRO-600 chair from Amazon. It's a bit pricey but it will last nearly forever.
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Re: Still Looking For A Taller Observation Chair
Another thought here:
https://www.amazon.com/Folding-Convenie ... NrPXRydWU=
Not as many intermediate positions as the Vestil, but a lot cheaper.
I thought about getting one for outreach events, but with outreach on hold, I haven't yet. There are several variants on amazon, some with handrails, etc.
https://www.amazon.com/Folding-Convenie ... NrPXRydWU=
Not as many intermediate positions as the Vestil, but a lot cheaper.
I thought about getting one for outreach events, but with outreach on hold, I haven't yet. There are several variants on amazon, some with handrails, etc.
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Re: Still Looking For A Taller Observation Chair
I love my starbound chair (works great with my Dob , not sure about other styles, but I suspect it's just as good) - but it doesn't look like it is available anymore, and when it is, WAY out of your price range.
The Vestil chairs are pretty much the same exact design though.
I would say it is worth spending more on a good comfortable chair, even if you have to save up for it.
The Vestil chairs are pretty much the same exact design though.
I would say it is worth spending more on a good comfortable chair, even if you have to save up for it.
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Re: Still Looking For A Taller Observation Chair
Ay carumba! I paid about $115 for my Vestil a year or so ago, but it's a different model. I used a 2-step stepladder before that but it wasn't nearly as comfortable.
https://www.amazon.com/Vestil-CPRO-800L ... 431&sr=8-9
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