tomino2112
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Ok I finally decided what char to buy but now I need to decide if I should get version with arm rests or without. Please help?
Until now I have been using camping chair with arm rests.
Camping chair
Pros
Cons
"Proper" chair (without arm rests)
Pros
Cons
"Proper" chair (with arm rests)
Pros
Cons
I have tried all kinds of chairs in my local tackle shop unfortunately I still cannot make my mind up about the arm rests.
This will be my first "proper" fishing chair. I would appreciate any arm-rest-related opinions/experience
Until now I have been using camping chair with arm rests.
Camping chair
Pros
- Light
- Folds to small package
- Cheap
- Pocket in arm rest - allways handy
Cons
- Poor quality - brakes after several trips
- Bars push into thights, gets uncomfortable after whole day
- Only usable in good terrain
"Proper" chair (without arm rests)
Pros
- Lighter
- Takes less space folded
- More space for legs/arms
- No arm rests in the way
Cons
- Nowhere to rest arms (?) doesnt seem big deal to me
- No way to attach possible extensions (?) not sure about that
- Harder to get up (?) again not huge deal
"Proper" chair (with arm rests)
Pros
- Place to rest arms
- Extra bars to attach whatever needed
- Easier to get up
Cons
- Restricted space for arms/legs
- extra weight (1kg)
- bigger when folded
I have tried all kinds of chairs in my local tackle shop unfortunately I still cannot make my mind up about the arm rests.
This will be my first "proper" fishing chair. I would appreciate any arm-rest-related opinions/experience