Is it worth forking out a around £150 - £200 on an observing chair?

[+Glafnazur]

As the title states - is it worth forking out a around £150 - £200 on an observing chair? I had a great observing session the other week the only thing that slightly spoilt it was some of the awkward positions at the eyepiece. I have been using my wife's perching stool. 

[Nightspore]

I think it's important to be relaxed and comfortable when observing. It is definitely conducive to better observation as you aren't distracted by what you're sitting on. So, yeah, probably.

[+Ibbo]

If you are any good at wood butchery there are plans on SGL

 

https://stargazerslounge.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=32496

[+Glafnazur]

6 hours ago, Ibbo said:

If you are any good at wood butchery there are plans on SGL

 

https://stargazerslounge.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=32496

Thanks Steve.

 

My dad was the carpenter/joiner in the family unfortunately I didn't inherit his wood crafting skills, if I tried this I'd end up with some wooden mutant monstrosity.

[tuckstar]

I use one of these and I know a few other do as well. You more perch than sit but perfectly adequate for long observing sessions.

https://www.leifheit.co.uk/leifheit--multi-seat-niveau-ironing-chair-white-675-p.asp?gclid=CjwKCAjw3cSSBhBGEiwAVII0Z67gmj9hp_9XwDRWyPrau9gygsuph6OjH_r1bC53eGdSjeBpueAtohoCzVEQAvD_BwE

[+Glafnazur]

26 minutes ago, tuckstar said:

I use one of these and I know a few other do as well. You more perch than sit but perfectly adequate for long observing sessions.

https://www.leifheit.co.uk/leifheit--multi-seat-niveau-ironing-chair-white-675-p.asp?gclid=CjwKCAjw3cSSBhBGEiwAVII0Z67gmj9hp_9XwDRWyPrau9gygsuph6OjH_r1bC53eGdSjeBpueAtohoCzVEQAvD_BwE

Thanks Andy, that looks ideal and I have just ordered one 🙂

[BAZ]

This is what I have and has always been comfortable to use, bearing in mind I have a bad back.  Just one bolt pulls out to adjust the height and I don't bother putting the nut back on as the bolt won't come out while in use.  Quite a few folk use these and it won't break the bank.

 

Edit, just seen it's the same as Andy posted, so another vote!

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leifheit-Multi-Seat-Niveau-White/dp/B0000DH7KA/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1TCBA969L69EJ&keywords=adjustable+ironing+chair&qid=1649507594&sprefix=adjustable+ironing+chair%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-5

Edited April 9, 2022 by BAZ

[tuckstar]

6 hours ago, BAZ said:

 

Edit, just seen it's the same as Andy posted, so another vote!

@BAZyou were one of the others 😉, and the reason I got mine 👍

[+Bino-viewer]

Just for reference, this is what i use Dave.

 

This is a recent post from SGL about the same thing.....

 

This is what i use : a 'Meychair' musicians stool. Quite a bit cheaper than the BB chair (or it was)

Its very sturdy goes up / down with a 250mm range and will tilt side to side.

FLO at one time used to stock them, but no more. But its still possible to buy direct from Deutschland.

https://www.thomann.de/gb/mey_chair_systems_af6_kl_bk.htm

 

 

[+Glafnazur]

That looks quite comfy Rob. 

[+Bino-viewer]

Yes, its pretty good considering my oversized behind on top of it.

Best thing about it is how quickly you can adjust it.

It can be raised / lowered in a second : theres no pins or fiddly adjustments to make.

Its perhaps a little heavy, but its solidly built and built to last.

[Werisit]

I wouldn't be without mine. My back hurts after a few minutes observing if i'm not sitting comfortably. And it helps to keep me steady. I use one of these.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/astronomy-observing-chairs/sky-watcher-anti-tip-observing-chair.html

 

I've painted it silver and recovered the seat in white leatherette cos I got fed up of tripping over it. Why do they make these things invisible in the dark! It's not perfect and sometimes if I catch it wrong with my backside the seat just vibrates its way down like the old monkey on a stick toys. I've put a jubilee clip with a wing tightener off an old hosepipe tap attachment on one leg so I can fix it in one position if I want but once I'm sitting on it it won't drop.

Alan.

[+Glafnazur]

10 hours ago, Werisit said:

I wouldn't be without mine. My back hurts after a few minutes observing if i'm not sitting comfortably. And it helps to keep me steady. I use one of these.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/astronomy-observing-chairs/sky-watcher-anti-tip-observing-chair.html

 

I've painted it silver and recovered the seat in white leatherette cos I got fed up of tripping over it. Why do they make these things invisible in the dark! It's not perfect and sometimes if I catch it wrong with my backside the seat just vibrates its way down like the old monkey on a stick toys. I've put a jubilee clip with a wing tightener off an old hosepipe tap attachment on one leg so I can fix it in one position if I want but once I'm sitting on it it won't drop.

Alan.

I was looking at the Sky-Watcher chair a while back but couldn't find it in stock anywhere.

[+Glafnazur]

I used the new chair for a session observing doubles last night and it made it a much more enjoyable session 🙂