Ground seat think I found the solution for all you ground pounders

[DDFlongbow]

My 5.00 chair in a bag looks better and better

[dnovo]

I have to ask, why get down to 11" off the ground? Does this cause shooting problems?

[Bill Carlsen]

My Shappell chair is scheduled to arrive today. Should solve a lot of issues for me when I want to hunt on the ground. I'll report back in a few days when I've had a chance to use it.

[cloudbaseracer]

Originally posted by dnovo:
I have to ask, why get down to 11" off the ground? Does this cause shooting problems?

Which Chair are you talking about?

[KentuckyTJ]

I just ordered one also. Thanks for the post Adam.

[dnovo]

I'm talking about opening post. Talking about cutting legs off to get down to 11-12"

[Keb]

I had no problems shooting of sitting at 11" or even 8"

to modify the legs this is what i did.

pull the legs out by pushing on the chrome button, cut the leg as close to the chrome button as you can get, its held in from the inside.

drill adjustment holes up higher on the legs than the existing ones, as close to the top as you can get.

[mangonboat]

I've used a simple folding plastic T stool for many years because I can lean back against a tree if there's one around, lean forward with my elbows on my knees, carry it on my belt to and from my blind and, best of all, its easy to slide one leg over the end of the seat and sit astride the seat while kneeling , resting my rump on the seat, as that kneeling position is my favorite, steadiest position  for a shot from a ground blind. Now I find that nobody sells them anymore.

[Keb]

The main reason for this cahir and its mods, are to sit in places for extended periords with no trees to lean against and not a ton of cover, so getting lower to the ground is a must.

[Homebru]

Originally posted by mangonboat:
I've used a simple folding plastic T stool for many years because I can lean back against a tree if there's one around, lean forward with my elbows on my knees, carry it on my belt to and from my blind..

I remember my Dad having these when I was a kid. Wish I could find one.
homebru

[Bill Carlsen]

Got my chair late yesterday. Really like the carrying bag and the swivel seat. It's light weight and the back support is pretty good. Not as big as my DB chairs but much more portable and, as I said, the pivot seat seems invaluable in minimizing movement. The adjustable legs are made for uneven terrain. I'll give it a field test this weekend.

[Ray Lyon]

Just ordered one too from Shappell. I'll have my daughter Morgan run it through the paces after it comes in and I'll use the double bull chair.

[3Feathers]

Received mine today and shot out of it too.Works great for me,tried it out on a slope and it was very comfortable and solid.Will try it out on a hunt on Sat.Worth the money so far.Very easy setup and lite to carry.

[Ray Lyon]

Ordered Shappell yesterday and got it today (they're in MI too) so fast delivery.  

Initial reviews, nylon carrying case is loud when pulling chair out.  Also, the pads on the bottom of chair flop around very easily and make metallic noise. I'll try tightening those tonight to see if they move slower.  The extension of the legs uses the little round pin that you depress and then pull the leg until it drops in the next hole. This extension system  makes a very audible click-unless you hold your thumb over the next hole it's moving to so as to prevent it from 'snapping' in.  It did swivel quietly when I sat on it and it is light weight. It set's up very quickly. The lockout feature for the legs and back rests are very slick. This chair would be much nicer if it used Huntmore 360 style of leg extension and a 'cloth' style carrying bag.  Also, we'll have to wait and see if seat fabric is loud in Michigan's December late season.    

All said, it's 1/4 the price, so it's a lower cost option for sure.

[Bill Carlsen]

I agree about the noisy canvas carrying bag. However, making a quieter one looks like it would be a simple thing to do, I'll take mine hunting tonight for the first time. Will report back tonite or tomorrow (depends if I get a critter).

[Ray Lyon]

Bill, a homemade carry strap could be made too and forgo the case.

[DaveT1963]

Bill & Ray - following this one.  I've heard mixed reviews - mainly about durability.  Very interested to see what you guys come up with - I've been looking for a good swivel seat that doesn't weigh so much.

[Zradix]

That horn in the front  looks like a bit of a "nut cracker"...

[Mjolnir]

The 250 pound limit is a deal breaker for me. I'm about 240 and in excellent shape. With my hunting clothes and gear I'm afraid it would break/bend.

[BUCKY]

Treeline treestands makes a treeseat   called the stump. They also make that seat with a back and it's freestanding for blinds.They look pretty nice.