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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: gurules on July 13, 2012, 12:14:17 AM
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has any one got the oz tent chairs i have the strecher its great but my old faithful chair i bought 12 years ago failed dont know what brand it was i think back then cost about 70 dollars been through hell and back cant find them any more so what are they like has any one had some for a while .
thanks dave
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Dave, I've got the king goanna chair, had it for some time now, and it's easily the best camp chair ive had. Strong and really comfy, with adjustable lumbar support and arm rests. Looks good too! I'm a big rap for the oztent stuff- we also have 2 stretchers for the kids and the table. I reckon it's all good quality stuff. Now the good wife wants a chair as well, I have trouble keeping her out of mine ;D
Cheers
Matt
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x2 :cup:
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King Goanna x 1000
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King Goanna x 1000
x Googolplexian.infinity
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King Goanna x 1000
Just bought 2 of these and cant wait to test them in the wild.
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x Googolplexian.infinity
What the hell is a googolplexian.infinity? Googled it but ???
Matt
Where did you buy yours from? Somewhere out your way?
Wayne
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What the hell is a googolplexian.infinity? Googled it but ???
Matt
Where did you buy yours from? Somewhere out your way?
Wayne
Ebay is the cheapest by far.
Thats where I got ours, and several mate have got theirs.
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I bought 2, one of them cracked at the front plastic bit on the arm rest . Oz tent replaced it straight away without any hassles.I didn't have a receit but said I purchased at camping show",no problem we will send you another one".Thats great service for a great product.
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But do they have the beverage holder on the left hand side?
So many of the chairs available only cater for right handed folk...
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But do they have the beverage holder on the left hand side?
So many of the chairs available only cater for right handed folk...
Beverage Holders both sides! :cup:
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Dave, I've got the king goanna chair, had it for some time now, and it's easily the best camp chair ive had.
Good to hear Matt. I think I'll pick one of these up soon - I've liked them for a while. Last time we were out one of our chairs broke, so I've got an excuse now...
Beverage Holders both sides! :cup:
Woohoo! Two hands, two beers...
Cheers!
Matto :)
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A few things:
1. I own a King Goanna. By far it is THE most comfortable chair I have ever sat my cute little ass in. But Mrs POD hates it! How good is that?!?!?
2. It may well have two drink holders but I think they are VERY poorly designed. They are in slings underneath the arms whereas I think they could've quite easily put them IN the arms and made them a lot more user friendly. I use a little aluminium stool/table for my drinks. A bit of a pain in the bum (maybe I should stop putting it in there - but that's another story!!) but worth it I suppose for the sheer comfort of the chair.
3. I bought mine at a shop called Getaway Outdoors in Perth - less than $75. Do some shopping around and drive a bargain - especially of buying multiple items.
4. Would I buy one again? - you bet. Grouse chair, love it.
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Work out if you want the soft arm Goanna or the hard arm Kokoda. I have one of both, but I use the Kokoda.
EG:
http://www.amazonoutdoors.com.au/Product/Furniture/Chairs/Oztent5/Oztent-King-Kokoda-Chair (http://www.amazonoutdoors.com.au/Product/Furniture/Chairs/Oztent5/Oztent-King-Kokoda-Chair)
http://www.amazonoutdoors.com.au/au/Product/Furniture/Chairs/Oztent-King-Goanna-Chair (http://www.amazonoutdoors.com.au/au/Product/Furniture/Chairs/Oztent-King-Goanna-Chair)
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The Goanna gets our vote....we like the zip at the top of the chair to store the bag and pad the head rest......sturdiest and most comfy camp chair we have owned.
Cheers
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King Goanna
Love them but are a little on the bulky side when it comes to storage...can't have everything I guess.
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Work out if you want the soft arm Goanna or the hard arm Kokoda. I have one of both, but I use the Kokoda.
EG:
http://www.amazonoutdoors.com.au/Product/Furniture/Chairs/Oztent5/Oztent-King-Kokoda-Chair (http://www.amazonoutdoors.com.au/Product/Furniture/Chairs/Oztent5/Oztent-King-Kokoda-Chair)
http://www.amazonoutdoors.com.au/au/Product/Furniture/Chairs/Oztent-King-Goanna-Chair (http://www.amazonoutdoors.com.au/au/Product/Furniture/Chairs/Oztent-King-Goanna-Chair)
ditto on the kokoda, easily the bet chair for the campfire I have used :)
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ditto on the kokoda, easily the bet chair for the campfire I have used :)
We have an ARB chair, which is like the Kokoda (in that it has the hard aluminium arms). I usually end up with it at night because the arms get cold, and J steals one of the soft-arm chairs for campfire lounging.
The Kokoda/ARB design is much better for sitting up at a table than the traditional style of camp chair.
Cheers!
Matto :)
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Hi,
Dear Dorothy Dix,
the Mrs is banging on about replacing the lounge chairs now I've done the tiling and the new carpet and curtains are done.
I recon a couple of comfortable camp chairs would be great, (but I'm happy with my 'comfy' chair as it is.)
Can't for the life of me see the need to spend more than a set of lockers on a set of chairs for a group of nattering hens to sit in on the occasional coffee morning.
Am I not being reasonable here??
cheers
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I would not have said so mate but I am facing the same dilemma here at the moment. $5K+ for a few chairs and I can't see what's wrong with the old ones...I feel I could put the money to much better use...
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get the old lounge rebuilt... cost 1/10th the price of new, get another 5-10 out of it
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Hi,
yep, it's done over 30 so far and is quite solid.
cheers
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What the hell is a googolplexian.infinity? Googled it but ???
Matt
Where did you buy yours from? Somewhere out your way?
Wayne
Wayne, got mine from RV Superstore in Ferntree Gully. They have all the chairs there, and a heap of ther oztent products. Paid retail, $90 from memory, but I was in there getting some other stuff, tried one and walked out with it! If you do go there, I guarantee you'll walk about with more than what you intended. ;D ;D
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Wayne, got mine from RV Superstore in Ferntree Gully. They have all the chairs there, and a heap of ther oztent products. Paid retail, $90 from memory, but I was in there getting some other stuff, tried one and walked out with it! If you do go there, I guarantee you'll walk about with more than what you intended. ;D ;D
You tradies are the same, easy come, easy go (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-angelic007.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
(incoming)
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We love our Oztent King Goanna chairs too but the drink holders on ours are useless. Unless the drink is empty you'd lose most is it on the ground as they tip. Not sure of the newer chairs are the same. We use a small folding aluminum stool between our chairs. Plenty of room for drinks and snacks.
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What does is say about swaggers that they're rating chairs by the number and size of the drink holders :)
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We love our Oztent King Goanna chairs too but the drink holders on ours are useless. Unless the drink is empty you'd lose most is it on the ground as they tip. Not sure of the newer chairs are the same. We use a small folding aluminum stool between our chairs. Plenty of room for drinks and snacks.
Found solution for dodgy stubbie holders on chair. You need to put a 500ml drink bottle with a long hose to your mouth. leaves hands free and always very full of alcohol ;D
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Work out if you want the soft arm Goanna or the hard arm Kokoda. I have one of both, but I use the Kokoda.
EG:
http://www.amazonoutdoors.com.au/Product/Furniture/Chairs/Oztent5/Oztent-King-Kokoda-Chair (http://www.amazonoutdoors.com.au/Product/Furniture/Chairs/Oztent5/Oztent-King-Kokoda-Chair)
http://www.amazonoutdoors.com.au/au/Product/Furniture/Chairs/Oztent-King-Goanna-Chair (http://www.amazonoutdoors.com.au/au/Product/Furniture/Chairs/Oztent-King-Goanna-Chair)
Which one do you find most comfortable Lost. Is the Kokoda easy to pack up? I need a new chair also and I have found in the past the solid arm one can be a PITA to pack up. I like the look of these though.
Regards
Jas
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You tradies are the same, easy come, easy go (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-angelic007.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
(incoming)
What can I say......I'm a bricklayer. I admit, some days I wish i'd taken the Aston Martin to work instead of the Porsche, and do you have any idea how hard it is to find a reliable battery for a Rolex......damn, out of Grange, again. Must get Jeeves to bring up a dozen from the cellar..........(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing021.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
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What can I say......I'm a bricklayer. I admit, some days I wish i'd taken the Aston Martin to work instead of the Porsche, and do you have any idea how hard it is to find a reliable battery for a Rolex......damn, out of Grange, again. Must get Jeeves to bring up a dozen from the cellar..........(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing021.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Thats Gold :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup:
Jet ;D
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Wayne, got mine from RV Superstore in Ferntree Gully. They have all the chairs there, and a heap of ther oztent products. Paid retail, $90 from memory, but I was in there getting some other stuff, tried one and walked out with it! If you do go there, I guarantee you'll walk about with more than what you intended. ;D ;D
Thats what I am afraid of. Got to pick up young fella at The Basin next week, might check it out.
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Thats what I am afraid of. Got to pick up young fella at The Basin next week, might check it out.
Wayne, it's the one shop I don't mind the good wife spending money in. ;D
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We've got a couple of reclining 'Wanderer' chairs from BCF. We use them on the veranda as well as camping. Very comfy but no drink holders at all. This isn't really a problem for me as I have 2 very functional ones on the ends of my arms. Don't put your drink down and it's not an issue. ;D :cheers:
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Which one do you find most comfortable Lost. Is the Kokoda easy to pack up? I need a new chair also and I have found in the past the solid arm one can be a PITA to pack up. I like the look of these though.
I think the Kokoda (hard arm one) is easier to pack.. it folds on itself sorta.. and the arms clip to the legs.
Both pack up the same overall size.
adn the hard arm is 1023094580293854023984098% easier to get out of after a few bottles....
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Im also a fan of the king kokoda hard arms.......very happy with mine, it's strong and packs up easy
John
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We have had a couple of the King Kokodas for 3 years... pack up nicely in their bags and store neatly in the rack in the back of the Paj..they do have a lumbar strap as well ...needed to put some Teflon dry lube on the sliding bits from time to time to help my partner fold them up ..would definitely buy them again
cheers
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adn the hard arm is 1023094580293854023984098% easier to get out of after a few bottles....
:cup: Thats the evidence I needed right there!
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Kokoda hard arms. Drink holder is no issue, she stands next to the chair just fine. She complains when it is cold and she is holding a cold drink though. Ear plugs fix that.
reality - we use a fold up table between chairs for drinks and dip anyway.
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Rhino roof racks now sell a hard arm chair, that is exactly the same as the Oztent one. Except its branded Rhino and sells for $89-.
Mark