Hector Vector Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I recently bought one of these and find it very good except when it comes to adjusting and removing the legs. The pins are right bar-stewards to push in whilst simultaneously adjusting/removing the leg. To get around this I made a very simple tool from a pair of kitchen tong things from the Morrisons "happy shopper" range - cost about 99p! Hacksawed the spoon/fork bits off, drilled a hole in the end of the arms, reshaped them slightly and brazed in 5mm diameter silver steel stub pins. The pins were then ground off to the thickness of the outer leg and it works a treat; both pins can be easily pushed in and held with one hand while to other is used to adjust the thing or take it down. No more broken finger nails and lost tempers. That seat has come so close to being shot in the past!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 very clever, now advertise them on evil bay, this time next year, you'll be a millionaire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainman_l Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Hello Fellow Essex Dweller. I dont have the seat in question but was looking at some posts about this particular issue. It appears other people have had this problem but if you read the manual all will become clear! Quote from PW forumn post: "I bought one a couple of weeks ago,used it a few times now and still pleased with it. When moving the legs extending or retracting I found it a problem at first because I was trying to push the button in then pulling or pushing the legs in or out. The trick (well its in the instructions)is to twist the leg to depress the locking pin before moving the leg...easy now,hahaha. Good bit of kitand well worth the money." So I wouldnt start the product patent process just yet Hector. Can I ask your opinion on how you transport it to your chose hide location if you cant drive to it. Does it compact down into a ruck sack or do you hang it from the outside of your pack? this is the bit that makes me hesistate as it looks bulky. Edited January 7, 2013 by rainman_l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hector is dead right, and notwithstanding what the instructions say they are a bit awkward to take apart, no amount of twisting seems to works, that tool looks very useful, I could guarantee you at least one sale..! It comes with it's own carry bag and shoulder strap, but I simply put it away in the big bag that I keep my nets and rotary in. You don't notice the extra weight, they're not that heavy, and well worth the effort involved in carrying them. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Vector Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 rainman_l, Don't care what the instructions say, it's just about impossible with cold fingers, gloves and mud everywhere! Buy one and see what I mean... It folds up into a package pretty much the size of the seat base; the back rest folds down and the legs (once you have collapsed and released them!!!) slot into holes in the seat itself. It then fits into my decoy sack no problem. It does comes with it's own bag but that's falling apart already. However, it's a good bit of kit and really helps when you're out all day decoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD1927 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'll take one of those tools aswell!!! I have had my seat for a month or so now and has been invaluable but those god damn buttons, I'm glad to hear Im not the only 1 who has contemplated shooting it. As for size and weight I pack mine in my decoy bag with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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