Just got this seat, it's great for ground hunting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--4p-zpIxrU
Can't see what looks like, or how it sets up. :dunno:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7KCy9PiKuQ
I have as well, it is a great seat.
I have this seat as well. Its a great seat and can be carried in my pack.
That looks interesting, thanks.
Does it pinch on your legs after a long sit?
I was in it for 5 hours yesterday. It's very comfy, no leg pinch, and I fell asleep twice. It's simply an excellent seat.
I bought one last month but, haven't had a chance to use it. I read that the seat material can be noisy. Any one have any issues with that?
I have had mine for 2 years now. And is a real good addition to my hunting arsenal. The only complain I would make is in cold weather its a little noisy. You would have to work at it to fall out of this seat, great to doze off in.
What is the stick or bar in between the legs?
Prop up the front of the seat and allow you to swivel?????
If that's the case I may have to grab one to test it out for myself.
Craig
where do you get this seat?
http://thehammockseat.com/forms/FanaticOutdoors/FanaticOutdoors.php
The seat is a little noisy getting in and out but not that bad.
This should be in product reviews?
I used one this past season and it was great.
Now I am thinking it will be great for Turkey season too.
I use one of those foldable tripod seats that you can pick up just about anywhere. I went through a bunch of them until I found one with a back...that helps.
:thumbsup:
Someone I respect also said the material is rather noisy for close in archery hunting.
I would think that metal stick grinding against the bark of the tree as you pivot would also be a bit of a noise producer...
Roll-a-Chair makes a nice 4 legged stool with a back. I've used it in a blind and the last 2 years, covered the aircraft alum legs with wood grain shelf paper and it's served well.
The bar goes against the base of the tree. It is a little noisy getting in but it is not noisy after you are in it. I have set in mine from daylight to dark and it is a very nice seat. But I am sure that it is not for everyone.
I love mine, yes its noisy getting in and out but once you are in its pretty good. When you swivel I don't notice any noise from the bar on bark. I will add though that to make it into a true lazyboy chair you should add a pad to the seat are to avoid any material pinching under your thighs. I only notice it after 5hours or so without the pad so ymmv.
Waitingforfall, Thanks for sharing this with us. I may have to try this seat out. By the way I really enjoy your videos.
Ive wondered about these too. What do you think is making it noisy? The material it is made out of?
Thanks!
The material is a heavy canvas type and it is noisy, especially in cold weather. Still, it is a great seat. I sewed a quick release nylon belt to my pouch so I could wear it horizonal at the small of my back. Works so much better.
If the maker could come up with a different fabric for the seat so it would be quiet in cold weather, it would be an improvement.
I tried it out this season, and found it noisy. The canvas rubs and catches on the bark of the tree, sounding like Cordura in brush, sometimes pulling flakes of bark off of the trunk. The pivot was silent. I sat at oak and cherry trees.
I found that the easy pivoting made it much more likely for me to move. I got out of the chair and sat on a foam pad like usual, as it is quieter and I sit stiller that way.
The chair is very comfortable, and I will use it for squirrel hunting (rifle), photography, and other non-critical woods-sitting.
Killdeer
Im with Killy on the movement. The seat is VERY comfy. I don't consider the noise of the material on the bark to be a factor because the animal will more than likely see the movement. I have found with the one leg support every time I move my head, arm, foot, or adjust your whole body moves because its on the pivot. I don't use it for bowhunting anymore after I got a Waldrop.