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"A-Rest" chair..anybody try one?

Started by Zradix, April 22, 2014, 12:18:00 PM

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Zradix

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...
 

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...  


Here's a quick vid of it..

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuLiKybq_80&feature=channel
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Sam McMichael

#1
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.
Sam

#2
April 22, 2014, 09:45:00 PM
apparently those are no longer available. that's a great looking chair. and simple design..

reddogge

#3
April 22, 2014, 10:08:00 PM
Can't find a price or any info on it.
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Pete McMiller

#4
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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Kevin Dill

#5
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

Zradix

#6
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...?
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

Zradix

#7
April 23, 2014, 08:03:00 AM
Thanks Pete..very similar..just a little pricey for me.

Neat looking chair Kevin...
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

Zradix

#8
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!
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

calgarychef

#9
April 23, 2014, 08:08:00 PM
I have a chair like our top one and I love it!!

Al Dean

#10
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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Bob T.

#11
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.

Zradix

#12
April 25, 2014, 07:47:00 AM
Thanks Bob.   :thumbsup:
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

Ron LaClair

#13
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://www.shrewbows.com/hiddenhunterblinds/index.html

   
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