Don M
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Those are 'Video Rocker' chairs that were purchased at a discount store. I just bought two more of them for $24.00 each. Regular price was $40.00. They work well and also keep your back warm while in use. I have considered making my own 'chair' but for that price I am not very motivated! Plus this type of chair works well. 
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WOBentley
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Great, I'm going to start looking for some of those locally!
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beachchairbill
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Don,
Outstanding idea and thank you for sharing. Can you share with us which discount store you purchased them at.
Also, do you think this set up could handel 14lbs of large binoculars?
Thanks
Beachchairbill
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timmyotule
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I bought a couple video rockers for overflow seating a few years ago at Target. It doesn't look like they carry them anymore from looking at their website but Walmart has them for $30:
http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&ic=48_0&search_query=video+rocker&Find.x=0&Find.y=0&Find=Find
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matthew2000tx
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This is great! I'm trying to come up with ideas for a binocular chair. I have one of these rockers... I might just make this...
When are those plans coming??
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Don M
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Beachchairbill,
Hi, I purchased my chairs at Pamida discount stores (mainly in the midwest I believe). I think Walmart carries the same one for the same price- around $30.00. GameChairs.com carries what appears to be the same one - more money! I have not tried the models that fold up - less stable?? - maybe not! 
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chgomonitor
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There are a few different models, some even have built in sound systems.
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matthew2000tx
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My local super target has 3 models ranging in price from $30-$160. I really like the fold able one for $60... but I wonder what the effects of the folding back would be?
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My Astronomy Blog
*16" Meade Lightbridge
*10.1" f/4.5 Coulter Odyessy Dobsonian
*4.5" F/8 Dob. Built by Yours Truly
*3" Celestron First Scope Dob. IYA2009 edition.
*90mm Meade DSX Mak-Cass Go-To
*60mm Meade Refractor on Sears Discoverer EQ Mount
*60mm Tasco Refractor on Tasco EQ Mount
*12x50 Bushnell Binos
*10x50 Celestron Close-Up Binos x2
*20x80 Celestron Binos
*Canon 20D/40d/50d and bunch of L lenses
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WOBentley
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just bumping this...I don't want to lose track....!
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cpsTN
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You're right. My 4yo son has one and the back has velcro and folds down. The only drawback of these chairs is that it is right on the ground. That doesn't leave much room for your knees to bend comfortably. Other than that, they seem great for binos.
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planet-beaver
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I bought the video racker from Wallmart this spring for $30. Almost all Wallmarts have then in the stores.I tried to mount the binos to it. It didn't work all that well. The vibration from my own heart beat kills the viewing.
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hallelujah
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Quote:
The vibration from my own heart beat kills the viewing.
Chris,
Perhaps you need one with just a little MORE cushioning. 
http://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Sound-Wireless-Cooper-Swivel/dp/B001T4XUMG/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1259095421&sr=8-9
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Edited by hallelujah (11/24/09 03:45 PM)
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cpsTN
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More cushioning for the chair or his heart?
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Charles P. Sands
Observing since 12/29/86
8" f/5.9 dobsonian (Zhumell DSH-8), with 8x50 RACI
70mm f/5 achromatic refractor (Orion GoScope)
GSO plossls (12 15 20 40), Orion barlows (2x 3x)
10x50 bushnell binos
15x70 Celestron StarMaster binos
S&T's POCKET SKY ATLAS
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The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament sheweth His handywork
Psalm 19:1
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hallelujah
Carpal Tunnel
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Loc: Rocky Mt. High Colorado
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I'm hoping that more cushioning in the 'chair' might help to dampen the pulsations from the body/heart. 
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Celestron Traveler 8x25 & B. & H. 8x40 FC JAPAN & Revue 10x50 CF Porro FC JAPAN &
Pentax 12x50 PCF WP II FMC & Pentax 16x60 PCF WP FMC &
Pentax 20x60 PCF WP II FMC & Orion 12x63 Mini Giant FMC JAPAN &
SPECTRUM I 20x65 FC JAPAN &
Orion 15x70 Little Giant II FMC JAPAN & Orion 20x70 Little Giant II FMC JAPAN
Orion 16x80 Giant FMC JAPAN & Orion 30x80 MEGAView FMC JAPAN
Barska 30x80 X-Trail LW FC & Burgess Optical Series II 20x90 FMC
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