low back chair

[shane]

Could someone please post a pic of or a link to what would qualify as a low back chair that is suitable for TBF?  I just want to be in compliance, man.  Thanks!

[ilovethelorax]

The planet's guideline is that you shouldn't be able to roll a basket ball under it.

I've been thinking of upgrading this year to one of these Kelysus chairs. I had back surgery and need something a little lighter to carry and easier on the back for sitting. Anyone have one and want to share a review?

[Gorfolio]

I've had a similar chair to that one and personally didn't care for it.  As it gets worn in and settled, you can feel the two support bars that run parrallel with the back.  Maybe REI's is a better qualilty than the one I had, but if you've had back issues, you may not like it....

 Listening to: Nickel Creek

[MandoGeek]

We have the ones that have the little backpack on the back, higher back and they recline. I really like them. They give me good back support. They also have the straps so you carry them like a backpack which is convenient.
Good luck on chair shopping.
Beth
PS don't forget the ibuprofen, icy/hot and maybe a good foot slave that does back rubs too.

[Debbiefromtucson]

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We have the ones that have the little backpack on the back, higher back and they recline. I really like them. They give me good back support. They also have the straps so you carry them like a backpack which is convenient.


We have these also and like them.. What are you using now? I really like the bag on the back so I can stash stuff like my book, sunscreen, misc kid crap etc

[Bevin]

Some friends of mine have those Kelsyus chairs and I think they're a little hard to get in and out of.  And they only last a couple of years, which is a bit disappointing for the money.

My favorite chair is a low-back beach chair from K-Mart.  It's got the square-ish aluminum frame so the chair doesn't hug you too much when you're sitting in it (like most folding camp chairs do), and it's got rigid arm rests which helps when getting up out of a low chair.  And it's nice and low to the ground and only cost $10, but who knows whether they even make 'em like that anymore or not. 

[TheOkieNoodler]

I agree completely on the Kelsyus.  I just ordered 2 of them and they are very uncomfortable.

[A J]

The planet's guideline is that you shouldn't be able to roll a basket ball under it.

I've been thinking of upgrading this year to one of these Kelysus chairs. I had back surgery and need something a little lighter to carry and easier on the back for sitting. Anyone have one and want to share a review?

Hi Kym 
The First Lady  and I have one you can use at the fest.  Take it for a festi spin! 
Then please come back here after the fest to post your review. 
See you all soon...Much to pack.....Gov A to the J

 Listening to: Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention

[wiflgirl]

I'm with you on that one Bevin. I too have friends with those. They seem to enjoy them, but I don't care for them at all. Not fun to get in and out of and it just didn't feel that comfortable. I don't have the best back's either and I'd give a thumbs down on those.  But, everyone to each their own

Hey Bevin- thanks for lookin out for Rand! Biscuits are happier now that all the Gravy is on the way!!! 

Some friends of mine have those Kelsyus chairs and I think they're a little hard to get in and out of.  And they only last a couple of years, which is a bit disappointing for the money.

My favorite chair is a low-back beach chair from K-Mart.  It's got the square-ish aluminum frame so the chair doesn't hug you too much when you're sitting in it (like most folding camp chairs do), and it's got rigid arm rests which helps when getting up out of a low chair.  And it's nice and low to the ground and only cost $10, but who knows whether they even make 'em like that anymore or not. 

[itsRick]

I have one of the original "packpack chairs" it's made of heavy grade Aluminum with good support. it reclines and is good on the back. I'm a very big guy and ,so far, it's worked for me for the last ten festival seasons. this year it may not work out for me as there is more of me than in previous years. I also have 2 or 3 of the knockoffs of the same chair, it's narrower, has a steel frame and won't hold as much weight. even the cheaper ones have held up well.

[shane]

What I was worried about was the height of the chair; there's nothing worse that an obstructed view.  But the Kelsyus and backpack chairs are both 27 inches high.  Reasonably, if I can find something that size or smaller, I should be good, yes?  I'm flying in and need to know that I and my buddies can find something at the Walmart in Grand Junction, dig?

[Punchy]

What I was worried about was the height of the chair; there's nothing worse that an obstructed view.  But the Kelsyus and backpack chairs are both 27 inches high.  Reasonably, if I can find something that size or smaller, I should be good, yes?  I'm flying in and need to know that I and my buddies can find something at the Walmart in Grand Junction, dig?

The rule of thumb is, if you can roll a basketball underneath the chair it is too tall.  So, go into the store grab a bball then head over to the chairs and test them out.

 

[shane]

Yeah, but it could be 50 inches tall with cross bars under the seat, and a basketball wouldn't roll under it.  I'm trying to interpret the spirit of the law, and that is that it's not cool to block the view of those behind you.  But if Kym and Rick can get away with their chairs, I should be fine with one of the same height, right?

I'm envisioning over-zealous Festivarians coming back from a trip to pick up Killer Flank Steak and pouring beer out over my head for breaking the "basketball-under-the-chair" rule.  That'd be an awful waste of beer, though.

[Punchy]

Yeah, but it could be 50 inches tall with cross bars under the seat, and a basketball wouldn't roll under it.  I'm trying to interpret the spirit of the law, and that is that it's not cool to block the view of those behind you.  But if Kym and Rick can get away with their chairs, I should be fine with one of the same height, right?

I'm envisioning over-zealous Festivarians coming back from a trip to pick up Killer Flank Steak and pouring beer out over my head for breaking the "basketball-under-the-chair" rule.  That'd be an awful waste of beer, though.

I've always understood that rule of thumb to mean if the seat of your chair was taller than a basketball, your chair was too high.  But the best rule of thumb would be to be considerate of those behind you.

Dumping a beer on your head...I'd call that alcohol abuse unless of course your tip your head back and manage to catch most of the beer in your mouth!!!

I WANT TO GO NOW!!!!

[itsRick]

if your flying in and most likely not taking the chairs back on the plane with you, I would say get those short, old style woven web folding beach chairs, probably the cheapest way to go, next to that would be the back pack type also inexpesive now. as Punchy said the basketball rule applies to seat hight. when you get to the store, you'll know which are cool and which are not.