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braders1978
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braders1978
   Old Thread  #21 12 Feb 2025 at 7.41pm  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #20
Comfier and lightweight,I slide mine down the back of my bedchair at night in my ultralite.I store my coat in it with headtorch on top so it's all easy grab if I ever do get a run in the night
Belch
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Belch
   Old Thread  #20 12 Feb 2025 at 10.18am  0  Login    Register
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What is the sofa chair like vs the C-Tech Recliner Chair (I have the Mk1 / Low version) in terms of bulk / comfort?
vossy1
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vossy1
   Old Thread  #19 12 Feb 2025 at 8.25am  0  Login    Register
Quite a few have said the same, ended up buying anyway and have been happy they did.
I do understand though, personally I wouldn't but the Mrs said she'd use it if I didn't like it, as it happened she took it anyway

My only critique, I found the very front edge annoyed the ligaments behind my knee as you really do sink into it. We both prefer to use it with a cushion.

I really want a high back myself but I'm sorely tempted by the Sofa Chair after trying/seeing/owning it.
Bobh
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Bobh
   Old Thread  #18 12 Feb 2025 at 7.29am  0  Login    Register
I was hoping to try one out but no one has them on stock near Southampton. I don’t fancy getting one on line without trying it. Anyone know who’s got them in stock ?
vossy1
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vossy1
   Old Thread  #17 11 Feb 2025 at 3.34am  0  Login    Register
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Apparently the Solar Sofa chair and the new Fox chair weigh the same at 5.9kg, only 1.7kg more than the Fox Duralight. I'm sure my old Fox chair can't be far off the Sofa but it's far less bulky.
mark1009
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   Old Thread  #16 10 Feb 2025 at 10.52pm  1  Login    Register
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Yes, but now I'm old I cant carry the heavy comfortable crap. So I'm having to go back to light and minimalist like when I was a kid. Then I couldn't afford the good stuff, now I can't afford to carry it too.
vossy1
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vossy1
   Old Thread  #15 10 Feb 2025 at 10.34pm  0  Login    Register
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Give the factory a chance, that's next
Actually the Nash Compacts probably next....yes that's the cynic in me.

Wasn't the Solar order compact, sofa, recliner...thinking about it?

Funny, at least 10 years ago on here, when by the way we couldn't be classed as old (not that you can be classed as old now...that makes you ageist....lol) we were asking for comfier chairs and taller bivvies...hmm.....ahead of the trend again!
whitey79
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whitey79
   Old Thread  #14 10 Feb 2025 at 9.48pm  0  Login    Register
I think the dimensions of the fox chair are similar to the compact solar chair not as big as the standard guys
vossy1
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vossy1
   Old Thread  #13 10 Feb 2025 at 6.10pm  1  Login    Register
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New Fox offering

New-Fox-Chair

Pocket

Pockets
Karlos
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Karlos
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   Old Thread  #12 10 Feb 2025 at 5.27pm  0  Login    Register
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Same, I bought mine recently when Browns were having that 30% off clearance sale.

I considered the recliner but didn't like the look of the strength of the additional workings. Also I didn't really need that functionality.

As Vossy says, Fox released a VERY similar looking chair recently (?today?) I saw the clip on Facebook with Mozza promoting it.
I did like the fact it had some basic little pockets either side (would be handy for keys / remote receiver). The pockets could be pushed up under the seat if you didn't want them hanging down where they stayed due to Velcro
PaulBishop
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PaulBishop
   Old Thread  #11 10 Feb 2025 at 3.23pm  0  Login    Register
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Ooof....
tazi
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tazi
   Old Thread  #10 10 Feb 2025 at 3.15pm  1  Login    Register
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Legs open easily then?.
vossy1
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vossy1
   Old Thread  #9 10 Feb 2025 at 11.21am  0  Login    Register
I see Fox have today launched a clone of the Sofa chair.

The makers of these chairs mst be having a right laugh, won't be long before ones available at half the price but without the branding..... naturally it'll be crap without the Carp Tax!
MrNuvawun
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MrNuvawun
   Old Thread  #8 9 Feb 2025 at 10.48pm  0  Login    Register
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I’ve got the compact one and the legs have been fine on it since I got it back in June. If I crank the front legs right up, it’s pretty much reclined as much as I’d want it to anyway.
I can’t comment on the recliner model as it wasn’t available when I bought mine. I would still buy the same one now anyway, by far the best and most comfortable chair I’ve ever had.
stuart666
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stuart666
   Old Thread  #7 9 Feb 2025 at 7.35pm  0  Login    Register
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The recliner mechanism is the bit that puts me off. I dosent look robust enough. If i got one it would be the standard version as never recliney current c-tec chair at that reclines.
braders1978
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braders1978
   Old Thread  #6 9 Feb 2025 at 6.17pm  0  Login    Register
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I have sat in mine all weekend and no aches or pains,I would definitely buy the recliner.It wasn't available when I got the normal one,I can imagine on a nice summers evening having a nice snooze reclined back on it
whitey79
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whitey79
   Old Thread  #5 9 Feb 2025 at 5.07pm  0  Login    Register
Was hoping it would go this way really fancy this chair just torn between fixed or recliner
carpy09
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carpy09
   Old Thread  #4 9 Feb 2025 at 4.47pm  0  Login    Register
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I’ve got the normal bigger solar sofa and mines been perfect in the last 10 months I’ve owned it best chair I’ve ever bought
vossy1
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vossy1
   Old Thread  #3 9 Feb 2025 at 3.02pm  0  Login    Register
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1, Wife uses hers for camping, no issues with the legs jamming 👍
braders1978
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braders1978
   Old Thread  #2 9 Feb 2025 at 3.02pm  0  Login    Register
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I've got the normal version and the legs are fine on it and the same on the solar bedchair I own.They are really well made and the sofa chair is really comfy
whitey79
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whitey79
   Old Thread  #1 9 Feb 2025 at 2.24pm  0  Login    Register
Hi guys looking at getting one of these really like the look of it but a quick couple of questions been and looked at the recliner today and now not sure

1 so goes to shop and found the chair all the legs extended right up tried to pop them down and 2 out 4 legs the mechanism was jammed tight and wouldn’t close so my question is has anyone else experienced this

2 it was also the recliner version and where the recliner mechanism met the chair it seemed loosely fitted moving around anyone had a problem with this breaking

Chap in the tackle shop said it wasn’t a return and said they do get bounced on and fiddled with but surely they can take more abuse than a shop floor
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