sitsinhedges Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Looking for some good ideas for a new hide seat. I've been using a plastic waste bin inside one of those large pigeon equipment holdalls but have trouble stopping it crimping and squashing when I sit on it sometimes which is a pain. Shooting sticks are good but not necessarily comfortable for hours on end and I need a seat that is at least 22" (550mm) tall so I can get up easily to take a shot. Low seats are no use to me. Any ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 90 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I have 1 from A1 with the swivel top - it's very good in the hide & it's ace for sit & wait rifle sessions with extended legs fitted on my bipod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Bakerboy recommended one of these to me. Strange as it may it is quite comfortable sitting on in the hide. I've made one alteration and that is a bit of foam pipe insulation gaffer taped around the back rest. I think I'll weld a cross bar between the back legs to match the one across the front ones to prevent it sinking into the ground too much but now the hot weather is here that shouldn't present too much of a problem as the ground firms up. http://www.therange.co.uk/folding-stool/stools/the-range/fcp-product/9320 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Looking for some good ideas for a new hide seat. I've been using a plastic waste bin inside one of those large pigeon equipment holdalls but have trouble stopping it crimping and squashing when I sit on it sometimes which is a pain. Shooting sticks are good but not necessarily comfortable for hours on end and I need a seat that is at least 22" (550mm) tall so I can get up easily to take a shot. Low seats are no use to me. Any ideas If you like the bucket type seats but just have the issue with strength, I may know of 1 or even 2 Cabellas spin top seats which might be for sale. I like these personally, because they are a good height to stand from the seated position, and you can also store bits of kit inside. Same as this.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spin-Top-Bucket-Wildfowlers-Pigeon-shooters-seat-wildfowling-/160846726269 PM me if you are interested and I'll ask a friend who has them. Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmcg Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I use a swivel bucket seat from Bush Wear. I'm 6'3" and find it fairly easy to stand up from, plus I'm quite big boned and it has held up wellit has the added bonus of some storage to stop the shell deeks getting squashed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin barrels Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 I have used a few seats over the years, some good some ****, i now use a fox warrior carp fishing chair, which i have adapted for the hide, by removing the backrest, part off the chair, which you do not need, and put the rear folding legs, further forward to whare the backrest bolted on, you end up with a sort of stool which is very comfortable, and light to carry, but the best thing about it is that all four legs are adjustable for hight, so you can alter each leg, to make it level, and stable, in no time, as most hedgerows are seldom flat, and usualy slope towards the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixhills 69 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 What about a blue plastic barrel simlar to those used for feeders they are a lot stronger that a plastic bin also have a screw lid to keep all your kit dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) Make your own. Took me one evening to make this http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/208685-evening-project/page__hl__seat Edited August 27, 2012 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Make your own. Took me one evening to make this http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/208685-evening-project/page__hl__seat Very nice LG, all it needs are a couple of straps so you can carry it on your back like a rucksack. Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Stores more than a rucksack and has a handle.so.dont need straps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 i bought one of those plastic buckets with swivel seat but found the bucket lid to be very brittle,i removed the swivel seat and fixed it to the lid of a approx 5 gallon blue plastic barrel with screw on lid,solid and comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy trigger Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 at last I sourced a metal 25 litre drum so got round to making a hide seat, I have been using a folding chair which is comfortable but to low for me getting up quickly to shoot, I trimmed the top off the drum with a chisel and hammer, then flattened the edge down and covered this with some tape I had, then painted the bottom along with any bare metal on the outside, then found and cut a scrap bit of ply for the lid, cushion will be anything to hand, folded coat or jumper, the beauty of the drum is that it is a perfect fit in the ex army kit bag I already had to store my net and shell decoys in, I may paint the inside of the drum at sometime, cost just my time, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) Supersport! I have some thick tough REAL sage green leather and think I have some foam left if you wanna make yer seat a tad more comfy. FOC of course You a tynesider so could perhaps arrange to meet and collect? Offer is there Edited September 3, 2012 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy trigger Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 name='Lord Geordie' timestamp='1346689991' post='1892143']Supersport![/b] I have some thick tough REAL sage green leather and think I have some foam left if you wanna make yer seat a tad more comfy. FOC of course You a tynesider so could perhaps arrange to meet and collect? Offer is there Lord Geordie that is a great offer I think I need to field test the seat out first to see if it does the job for me before I spend any more time on it yes, I live in Tyneside now I will pm you if I decide to take up your offer thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 buy a Bog in the Bag, dual purpose seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr5604 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) I have just been given a seat from a drum set the actual seat is height adjustable the three legs fold up and the seat cushion part comes off for easy transport in my kit bag also if you don't screw the seat to the frame it swivels full 360 yet to try it in the field might have to paint the frame as it is chrome but will see how it performs Edited September 4, 2012 by paulr5604 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMart Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I use one of those blue ex mango pickle drums with the screw on lids to which I attached the seat pad from a round swivel type bar stool.. I keep some feed sacks in it for putting the shot birds in at the end of the day. At the end of the session I spin the lid off and use it to bung all the rubbish in spent shell, cartridge boxes, sandwich wrappers etc. I must of had it for 15 years. The wide base stops it from sinking, its got carrying handles and you can wash it out with a hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman_lancs Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 http://www.essential...ower-stool.html hi lads this is what i use all i have done is a coat of green spray paint and put some foam on the top light weight and adjustable legs for the uneven ground and rubber feet on to stop them sinking Product weight: 1.5kg Seat Diameter: 320mm (12.5'') Seat height: 400-500mm (15.75-19.75'') Max user weight: 113kg (18st) there is also 1 with a back rest what looks ok on this site ,will up load pic of mine when i find out how to lol ,hope this helps .mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBS Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 What about one of these with a nice coat of green on? Perfect but pricy eBay item 271047292464 Sorry cant link from my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Just in case you guys haven't seen we have these in stock and for sale on Pigeon Watch: http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/220178-begara-folding-shooting-seat/ which are a good job for in the hide, as they fold and are easy to carry, extendable legs, and a swivel top and a back rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 i use a bucket i get from work, i have them all over a farm ,thats all you need, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 I got one of these but replaced the seat with a big one with loads of foam for my fat bum I love it. Nice and high and light. http://www.ukshootwarehouse.com/?products_id=5786 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpoonlouis Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Swivel seat on a tripod base made from a theodolote. Adjusts for uneven ground up to 12inch difference per leg and all made of ali tubing. Now has a thick padding seat on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodpigeon100 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Have used two 10 lt paint tubs (from Wickes or B&Q nothing special) They fit inside each other to carry and you can still get a bit of kit inside. Top them off with some Celotex flexible insulation soft and warm and indestructible. Also can just use one if you are on a bank . All free - and tubs last a few seasons. If you are anything like me you need to use a lot more paint than that to keep her indoors happy. Good shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy.plinker Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 I have an old bike seat that sits in pipe pushed in the ground. Swivels well,not the comfiest for a long sit but simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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