Bintel Chair

[SingleMalt]

Hi guys,

Anyone have any experience with the "Bintel Stellar Seat"?

(http://www.bintel.com.au/Accessories/Observing-Aids/Bintel-Stellar-Seat-©-Observing-Chair/861/productview.aspx)

Until now I've been using a stool and either stretching or hunching as required, I'm going into the store this week to grab a few things and was considering the chair as well in an effort to save my back.

Cheers for any input!

[brian nordstrom]

:thumbsup: I have one I got from Andrews a while ago and its the single best piece of gear I have ever got !! , just so blardy good .
I should have got one years ago :lol: , these make observing so easy .
Grab one , you wont be disappointed .
Brian.

[SingleMalt]

Cheers Brian, that's about all the encouragement I need! :thumbsup:

[brian nordstrom]

Glad I could help , your back will thank you :rofl:.
Brian.

[wavelandscott]

It is without a doubt the most useful observing aid that I own...enjoy!

[Allan_L]

Agree with all above.
It is really worth the investment.

ALSO
invest in a strip of (red) reflective tape.
Those black seats are sturdy, but a bit painful when you bump into them in the dark.:thumbsup:

[SingleMalt]

That's a good point, Allan... might have finally found a use for those reflective "glow" belts that work keeps on giving me!

[rogerco]

I have had one for about a year, get quite a lot of use both inside and out under the stars. Has worked really well so far, welds seem to be holding up and I am not very light weight ;)

Well worth it.

[AstralTraveller]

Get one. We have two - SWMBO is also an astronomer.

[Damienandwendy]

Does anyone know if the Skywatcher ones are better/worse than the ones at Bintel ? A few dollars cheaper if there isn't much in it.

http://www.myastroshop.com.au/products/details.asp?id=MAS-096E

cheers

[naskies]

I bought a Skywatcher seat originally - it only lasted about 4 sessions before warping and slipping. I accidentally sat down a little too hard (seat was lower than I thought) and bent the brackets. In retrospect, the design isn't very robust.... interestingly, the product photo hides the weak points of the design.

I subsequently picked up a pre-loved Bintel seat from the classifieds here. I can highly recommend it :thumbsup: Its design is much, much better than the Skywatcher seat, and it folds flat within seconds. I also use it for non-astro purposes as a versatile variable-height bench.

Enjoy!

[Starless]

I bought a Bintel on a mates recommendation.
A well made, well designed quality product.:thumbsup:

[bigjoe]

Great info.I'll get the Bintel one I think. I (sore) ly need it. Cheers.:thumbsup:

[Neil]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:Great, strong and height adjustable from near floor level to full height of chair. I've had one for about 3years, buy one mate. There great.::thumbsup:

[barx1963]

Bought a Bintel one about 3 years ago. Simply a great investment. Well made, sturdy, folds up nicely and a pleasure to use.

Malcolm

[Steffen]

I have the Bintel one as well, and love it. My only complaint – initially – was the fiddling necessary to adjust the seat to a different height, and the noise that makes in the dead of night. But over the months I've been getting much better at it.

It is truly an essential accessory IMO, you see so much more when you're sitting comfortably at the eyepiece.

Cheers
Steffen.

[bigjoe]

Just purchased mine today from Bintel, and a 17.3 Delos, and canon t-ring. Im in love,
happy, and recalcitrant no longer.
PS: And all it took was a chair ! :P

[AG Hybrid]

These chairs are too expensive IMO. An adjustable height hydraulic stool is half to 1/3rd the price and can do exactly what these "astro" chairs do. They also have wheels if you so desire to install them. The only real advantage I can see is that they fold flat for storage or transport.

$179 for an adjustable height chair.... damn.

[RAJAH235]

I made my own version many years ago.
Cost about $90.00 for all the bits.
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[Irish stargazer]

I use an adjustable ironing chair that I picked up from a DIY for $50. Its comfortable but a bit heavy

[killswitch]

I saw officeworks has a gas lift stool for $79. It goes quite high and it has wheels.

[Steffen]

I find gas lift chairs or bar stools lacking in adjustment range and not very useful with an EQ mounted scope. They appear quite suitable for 8-12" Dobs, however.

Cheers
Steffen.

[UniPol]

The Bintel chairs are great, very solid and well made as you find out when you trip over it in the dark. I recall that they are made in Japan.