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Title: "A-Rest" chair..anybody try one?
Post by: Zradix on April 22, 2014, 12:18:00 PM
Hey gang,

I usually hunt in natural ground blinds.
But on really rainy days I take out my pop up blind.

I've been using a small 3 legged folding chair with a back for years and it's ok..not great but comfortable enough and it happens to slide into the blind's "bag".
Like this...
 (http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/imgres.jpg)

Anyway, my chair has finally bit the dust.
So I was looking for another and can find them for $20 or so.

While looking I found this "A-rest" chair.
It's bigger but does look way more comfortable.
Prob won't fit completely into the blind's bag..but having a bit of it sticking out the top wouldn't be too bad.

Anyway, just curious if any of you have experience with it.

Here's a pic...  (http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/A-Rest-2-views.jpg)


Here's a quick vid of it..

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuLiKybq_80&feature=channel
Title: Re: "A-Rest" chair..anybody try one?
Post by: Sam McMichael on April 22, 2014, 01:14:00 PM
I hope you get some feedback on this. My three legged chair is about used up, and this one looks pretty good.
Title: Re: "A-Rest" chair..anybody try one?
Post by: on April 22, 2014, 09:45:00 PM
apparently those are no longer available. that's a great looking chair. and simple design..
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Post by: reddogge on April 22, 2014, 10:08:00 PM
Can't find a price or any info on it.
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Post by: Pete McMiller on April 23, 2014, 07:41:00 AM
This chair is a similar design though it appears to be better made and is adjustable.   http://www.bahunting.com/products/chairs/
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Post by: Kevin Dill on April 23, 2014, 07:52:00 AM
Nice looking chair, but 8.5# would be a deal-breaker for me.

Very unconventional but extremely light and comfortable is the Helinox Chair. I got mine from Mystery Ranch for around $89. I was extremely skeptical of the pictures, but found the chair to be built tank-tough, comfy, and packs to the size of a bread loaf. Only 2.2 pounds.

http://www.mysteryranch.com/hunting/hunting-pack-accessories/helinox-tactical-chair
Title: Re: "A-Rest" chair..anybody try one?
Post by: Zradix on April 23, 2014, 07:56:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by arrow30:
apparently those are no longer available. that's a great looking chair. and simple design..
WOW!

I had one in my cart yesterday...lol
Used to show up under "hunting products/hunting chair"

Just checked again this morn after reading your post...
..actually..it's still in my cart..but it says "please order a lower quantity"..lol only 1 piece in my cart.

Wonder if they plan on making more...?
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Post by: Zradix on April 23, 2014, 08:03:00 AM
Thanks Pete..very similar..just a little pricey for me.

Neat looking chair Kevin...
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Post by: Zradix on April 23, 2014, 08:27:00 AM
Well gang...

The race is on...
Just called them..
They have two left and just put it back on the site...
I can't swing it right now.
Shipping is flat rate about $6 right now.

Good luck!
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Post by: calgarychef on April 23, 2014, 08:08:00 PM
I have a chair like our top one and I love it!!
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Post by: Al Dean on April 23, 2014, 08:19:00 PM
I would bet you would find the A-Rest far less comfortable than your old one.
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Post by: Bob T. on April 25, 2014, 12:03:00 AM
I have had one for maybe 8/9 years. to me it is the most comfortable chair I have used. I found it to better for me than the huntmore I had and sold. The draw back is the legs do not adjust. If I was on unleveled ground I just used a small hand shovel I carried in my fanny pack to dig a little hole for the leg that needed it. Mine was bought from Pam's archery when they were in business.
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Post by: Zradix on April 25, 2014, 07:47:00 AM
Thanks Bob.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Ron LaClair on April 26, 2014, 11:51:00 AM
I've been turkey hunting since the first of the week. I ordered the A-Rest chair on line before I left to go hunting. Made a quick run home this morning and the chair was in the P.O. Postmaster said it had been there for a couple days. Looks good, light weight, solid, comfortable and easy to sling on the back. I think it's going to work well with my 5.5' Hidden Hunter blind, making for a fast pickup and go to the birds outfit.

    (http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/A-Rest-2-views.jpg)

http://www.shrewbows.com/hiddenhunterblinds/index.html

   (http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/camp_2013_10.JPG)