this is a double post as the same info is also on the thread new helinox chairs
but figured it was good info for this thread also since this is a awesome thread on all camp chairs hope nobody minds
OK arrived today
LOVE IT the helinox regular was great this thing is a solid upgrade IMHO
while a touch bigger and a touch heavier still tiny compared to any normal camp chair
my head can rest which I was curious about with the height so I am stoked about that without having to do my pole mod
the early pics show a blue pillow ? maybe accessory later on but I used a small hammock pillow and worked great so maybe make one that has velcro back
some quick things you notice the size of the legs is HUGE compared to the original but it makes it way more stable feeling not that the other one was not stable but had some flex when moving around this one does not have that much at all
the sit height is much taller and for me a bit more comfy for sitting eating etc... for kicking back lounge style both are OK
my wife did notice for her kicking her legs out (about 5,7") that the new sunset was noticed more on the bottom part of her legs but the headrest and feel was nicer but my head rest mod I posted elsewhere made the two about the same comfort factor in the end
the seat is a bit wider but the shoulder area cuts up to the top so in some ways the shoulder area is a touch narrower ? not a discomfort but interesting to note
also the top now has a bar inside to keep the top from coming together as much while not a issue it does make it a bit less feeling like its hugging you that some noticed in the original style and for sure is needed with the taller back design
will do better pics and review in a while
I think the regular one with my backrests pole mod is just as comfy for lounging kick back style but the new one will be better eating height for me and is easier to get up out of for sure with the additional height and I like the wider width on the front
most likely going to be buying one more for the wife soon
the kids will keep using our current ones and wifes and I will be kept for guest seating etc...
expensive ? well yes and no IMHO a great piece of gear that if one is trying to cut back on size and weight is well worth buying
will try to get some people in the chair soon
some quick bad iphone shots
showing the height from this angle
another angle straight on shows the front width a bit better and the taper of the back design also the height and of course in all these you can notice the diameter of the leg struts etc..
again seat height is easy to see and how tall the back is
