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| party monkey Member Since: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Oxon. Posts: 1311   
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I like the look of these given how small they fold up and they seem to get good reviews elsewhere on the web. Dead handy for camping and indeed for the numerous kids summer sporting events.
Anyone got one and care to post their views before I take the plunge? Also, can any sponsor on here get hold of them and do me a deal for two ? 
http://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/campi...6U6BJQ7tJk Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless. |
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21st Jun 2014 8:01am |
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| party monkey Member Since: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Oxon. Posts: 1311
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Anyone ? Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless.
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23rd Jun 2014 8:23am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610  
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Blimey Partymonkey, you got money to burn? 2 chairs £14..........
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/go-outdoors-ne...wwodqLMAig If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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23rd Jun 2014 9:22am |
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| party monkey Member Since: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Oxon. Posts: 1311
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Thanks Tim... You've pretty much summed up my view of them.
Haha Mal.... You're right, they're not exactly bargain basement but I've been outdoors with the go outdoors variety and seem to then 'go to the tip' with the mangled wreckage on far too many an occasion in the past... Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless. |
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23rd Jun 2014 10:44am |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279  
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If you really want small as in very small have a look at Helinox.
http://nl.eurekaeurope.com/p/chair-one/hel...ies?pp=136 Surprisingly comfortable. I always have two of them stowed under a rear seats. They now have the 'ground chair' which is even lighter and packs smaller again. |
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23rd Jun 2014 11:56am |
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| Steve B Member Since: 22 May 2009 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 587 
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I have these chairs, perfect for when space is at a premium. I have no problems with comfort, maybe not so if you are quite heavy. I have noticed a little stitching needs looking at, but nothing terminal and the rest is still solid after 4 years.
I do like them but not sure they are worth the £70 they seem to be selling for. Steve  |
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23rd Jun 2014 10:07pm |
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| party monkey Member Since: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Oxon. Posts: 1311
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Thanks again guys... More food for thought. Allen, I like the look of the Helinox too. Both are pricey but I can live with that for size/convenience/durability etc. Hmmmm... decisions... Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless.
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24th Jun 2014 5:36am |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279
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Feel free to grab one of my chairs at the Summer weekend.
They might seem a bit small, but even from taller friends, I hear they find them far more comfortable then they'd expected. They hold about 100+ kg, so I guess most of us won't have a problem with these. I've thought long about adding normal chairs, but I simply find them taking up too much space in my cramped cabin and if going for a long walk I can simply throw them in a rucksack. They are that small. |
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24th Jun 2014 8:25am |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750  
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Jon
JST has a pair of these,, i am sure he will let you "test run" one at the summer weekend next month,, He has had a few years now, and seam to be holding up well, a bit of paint flake, but still functional ! Will agree with Zouritte,, pack up small, but not over comfy for me  California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1
Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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24th Jun 2014 9:11am |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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If you go for a group buy Jon I'll have a couple
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24th Jun 2014 12:03pm |
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| party monkey Member Since: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Oxon. Posts: 1311
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Allen / Tim (and James if he reads this) - thanks guys... a brief test run of both next month would be greatly appreciated...
The 'Daniel overbalance, topple forwards and face plant into ground close to campfire' test is one I'll be hoping not to replicate Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless. |
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24th Jun 2014 1:44pm |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279
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I'd love to see the replay, albeit at a safer distance from
the campfire. Think you can arrange that?  |
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24th Jun 2014 4:16pm |
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| wallrats Member Since: 06 Aug 2013 Location: Naxxar Posts: 1  
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I have the frontrunner chairs. Kids love them, easy to open and comfy. The only mistake a made was I did not buy the bags. Compared to the chair the bags are cheap. Also do a search for prices as there a different prices. The only down side is when you have 4 they are heavy to carry.
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4th Nov 2014 1:34pm |
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| party monkey Member Since: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Oxon. Posts: 1311
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Thanks to all that posted on this. Rather embarrassingly I forgot all about this thread and should just close my side of things out by saying that being the impatient git that I am I couldn't wait until the 'summer weekend' back in July to try out others so I hedged my bets and bought one Frontrunner and one Helinox.
I love the Frontrunner other than for the fart like noises the stretching fabric makes when you sit in it or shift your weight around. Clearly this caused some degree of amusement around the campfire. Maybe a bit of silicone lube spray required. Must remember before next use. Or just go on a diet maybe
The Helinox is a design marvel and packs up fantastically small. It's perhaps just a bit too low to the ground for me and I ran the risk of getting my arse wedged in it. My son loves it though and wasn't so keen on the Frontrunner. All in all, a good all round result. Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless. |
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4th Nov 2014 5:34pm |
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