Longchalk Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 (edited) I've been looking for a decent, sturdy, yet reasonably light seat for a while. I don't like the buckets, or folding tripod stools, as for a bigger bloke they are just not comfortable, and offer no back support. On the other hand the Bergara seats many folks seem here seem to favour, whilst undoubtedly robust, look pretty heavy to me (most of my current perms seem to involve a fair old yomp from the road) and they aren't exactly the cheapest item of kit. So I was pleased to pick up this folding directors chair in my local shooting/fishing shop yesterday. According to the bloke in the shop it's a new model just in. Made by Shakespeare primarily for the Worm Worriers, it's not overly heavy, and due to the sideways concertina action the legs don't slope out behind like they do on a patio style folding chair, meaning you can get right back into the hedge and minimise the depth of your hide. It also has a load of pouches and pockets on the side, most a bit fiddly for shooting kit, but the one large pocket is perfect for empyting a box of shells into. I'm 6'2" and somewhere north of 18 stones, and sat on it for 6 hours today. It was rock solid,..really rock solid... Didn't sink, and was very comfortable. My one critisicsm would be that the back band is not very deep, and could perhaps extend down a bit lower, but I didn't really find this a problem, and it would be quite easy to make a deeper one out of a bit of old canvas. And the best bit..... Only £38.00! With another 3 quid knocked off for adding a slab of shells to the purchase!! If any one is interested I guess most fishing tackle shops could get one, or you can find it on Tesco.com of all places ... http://www.tesco.com/direct/shakespeare-directors-chair/352-9171.prd?skuId=352-9171&pageLevel=sku&_requestid=3549225 Edited October 5, 2013 by Longchalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 What did you get in your six hours? Was you pushing off the seat to get up and shoot? TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longchalk Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Not very many Essex it's true, they just weren't playing ball. Only had a dozen or so shots, (plus general getting up and down fiddling with stuff etc) so you may have point that needs further investigation, but from the feel of things it I don't see this becoming a problem, but I'll certainly update after more use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 You could even fit some wheels on that seat and pay a young teenage imigrant to push you around on your permission by the looks of it, that would be the height of comfort! Seriously though, looking at the feet on it I imagine that it could sink into wet soft ground with a "bigger bloke" sitting on it for a while in a hide, otherwise it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Not very many Essex it's true, they just weren't playing ball. Only had a dozen or so shots, (plus general getting up and down fiddling with stuff etc) so you may have point that needs further investigation, but from the feel of things it I don't see this becoming a problem, but I'll certainly update after more use. It will break....and you will mess up a good day for not finding something robust to suit your frame,,,, A 100 bird day will have you getting up and down at least 300 times so I will stick my neck out and recon it will fail 3/4 of the way through the day... I use a few seats but the one I use most is from a collage as they are designed to be used day in day out for years... Far too many shooters look at something and convince their self's it will work... TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 If you can always find a hard level piece of ground 3ftx3ft , then that seat might work, as long as you erect a low hide, only want to shoot in one direction and shoot sitting down. IMO the minimum for a shooting seat is that it needs to be able to stand in a muddy , uneven place and be height adjustable. What you have there is a fishing chair and as a fishing chair it will work well, as a shooting seat......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Step dad uses a old office chair propper comfy job !! Ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I USE THE CABELAS SWIVEL BUCKET...****** caps lock......it never sinks quite cumfy and is ideal to fit all the decoys/carts in. i beleive bushwear sell them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 The two best seats I have. http://www.ukshootwarehouse.com/?products_id=5786 can be used anywhere, in any ground conditions, is very strongly made, the large padded seat area is great for "larger" backsides. I have fixed the seat so that it doesn't fold down, as I prefer it that way. http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/220178-bergara-folding-shooting-seat-l67/ probably the most comfortable shooting seat I have ever used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longchalk Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Hmmmm.. Comparing the feet, I can't see it will sink any more or less than the Bergara, nor on the other hand, have I ever yet seen an bucket swivel with adjustable legs!..... But as there's clearly no point me trying to argue with the combined wisdom of the forum, I will just shut up and enjoy sitting on my seat. .If it does end up in the skip however, I'll be sure to come back on here and let you all have your "I told you so" moment !! .. I'm good like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 plastic bucket for me, get them from work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Get a carp fishing chair...adjustable height legs, back support and comfy as hell....only draw back is you may not want to get up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Get a carp fishing chair...adjustable height legs, back support and comfy as hell....only draw back is you may not want to get up! Or be able to................!! TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeceknight Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 iv been looking at chairs, just bought most of my gear tonight and have a few bits to go pick up from members but can't decide on a seat, I see all these "pigeon shooting" seats but if you search hunting/fishing chair on eBay 20-30 quid seems to get you what looks like a fairly comfy seat. but I'm also worried it won't last a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) I have an old fishing box with octopus legs. Mud feet that are adjustable for height. I angle the box tilting slightly forward to help with movement getting up when taking a shot. Also great for dry storage. Google Shakespeare octopus box Or JRC fishing chair Edited October 10, 2013 by BRNDL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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