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In reply to Post #24
Solars customer service has gone downhill but since Ratheroutdoors have owned Fox theirs is worse than anyone's
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In reply to Post #22
Solars bulid quality seems to of dropped off a cliff. All i see on social media is people having problem after problem. There has been two bedchair frames that ive seen that have snapped on the latest c-tec bed and solar dont respond.
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In reply to Post #21
I've got the worldwide and it's cost me a fortune, however I'm not really happy with it. Im looking for a Jag rp2 in stainless, they are out if stock everywhere. I've made enquiries and it seems Jag are making some modifications to the design before they make the next batch. Jf anyone has any info on the modifications I would be interested to know about them as I'm seriously looking at getting one.
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Just saw that solar are bringing out a 'worldwide' version of the sofa chair. I think the 'worldwide' range is the replacement of the old 'undercover' series.
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In reply to Post #13
Did 2 trips with my worldwide and got rid thought it was fiddly and crap .The way the buzzbars attach and screws were crap .Got a jag now and its different league
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In reply to Post #18
Yeah i saw that,my auntie used to have something like that in her basement,I never knew she was into fishing 🤔
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In reply to Post #16
have you seen that hideous solar swing chair??? straight out the omc top drawer of **** items that thing is.
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In reply to Post #16
 ..ooh, I'll have a nosey.
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In reply to Post #14
Solar have just done a new version of the sofa chair,not sure what they've changed.I really cant be bothered watch all these promo videos anymore,costs me money 
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In reply to Post #14
👍🏻 Still love jag and all ive got now for bankware. Not cheap but will last a lifetime and they keep bringing out new gear thats well thought out and extremely well made. They also superb if you do have a rare problem.
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In reply to Post #12
Thanks Stuart, much appreciated. I know what you mean re the wife, mines claimed ours, kind of glad really I'll try and see if I can have a sit in the Fox one somewhere. The Solar one doesn't hurt at first but going camping you soon feel it, my 25 year old Fox is looking very worse for wear now though, the foam has disintegrated on head area bar, not so comfy.
Not good re the universal pod either, I was keeping a eye on those...hmm.
The thing for me now is, with all the manufacturers copying each other regards design, and the stuff probably being made in the same place in China, I've lost a lot of faith in the big brands. Only yesterday I was discussing that the only ones who innovate are Solar and potentially Korda/Korum. I wish someone else could set up instead of us being herded and drip fed 
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In reply to Post #10
Solar are no better. My £500 solar universal pod started to rust. Since solar got sold out to the chinese ive seen no end of shoddy manufacturing issues with their latest bedchairs and their power barrows even have their own group on fb how crap they are. Ive had a few fox chairs over the years and never had any issues with any of them. I also had no issues with my sp c-tec bedchair and chair but they are a few years old so maybe its a new thing since they have been sold.
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In reply to Post #11
It moulds to my butt and back much better than my solar chair. Hopefully the build quality is as good as it is comfy. I will probably never use mind so my wife will probably pinch it for her camping.
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In reply to Post #7
In what way more comfy Stuart out of interest?
I find the Solar chair annoys the tendons/ligaments behind my knees and use it with a cushion as I find it a tad deep seating area wise, possibly the reason it annoys my t/l, the unpadded edge being right on them. With long term use I also find the padding on the arm rests isn't what it was either.
Don't get me wrong it's still a good chair. Nearly all carp chairs ever made have the same problem (for me), curved seat to back and this style chair I thought had solved that issue, only to throw another, sods law
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In reply to Post #1
I bought n solar sp-tech sofa chair. Best thing I ever did. Ultra comfy and it's so light that I actually take it when I go barbel fishing on the river.
I personally avoid anything fox or their sister companies. From experience their stuff is absolute garbage and doesn't last. I had a duralite chair that literally fell apart when I first sat in it.
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In reply to Post #8
Never really noticed any difference if im honest.
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In reply to Post #7
Thats what I have now, how does the weight compare? Theyre about the same according to the internet.
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In reply to Post #6
I had a solar sp c-tec before it and its miles more comfy than that and i really rated my solar chair.
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In reply to Post #5
Slowly but surely, you are making me want one.
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In reply to Post #4
You wont regret it 👍🏻 They are great for keeping the wind out as well as no sides for wind to get in.
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In reply to Post #3
Deluxe Armchair ordered. Looking forward to sime comfy bank time !
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In reply to Post #2
Thanks for the reply.
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The deluxe armchair is by far the best and comfiest chair ive ever owned. Ive never owned the recliner but ive sat in one and the armchair is much more comfy and more compact.
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As per title, anyone experienced both the above chairs ?
Looking for a new chair, comfort being the highest priority.
I am lewning towards the " sofa " style Armchair, although it is a tad heavier of the two.
I am thinking though that the Recliner might be a bit easier for me to haul my old bones up and out of and maybe a bit cooler in the hit weather that we have most if the year here in Louisiana.
That said, most of my fishing is in the cooler months, as the summer heat here is unbearable anyway.
So, any thoughts, pros/cons on these two chairs ?
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