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techntrek
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Topic: what pod goodies did santa bring Posted: 12 Jan 2013 at 11:26pm |
Looks like I can get free shipping if I order two of them (which I need), so that may be a winner, thanks.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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danthoman
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 04 Aug 2012 Location: GA lake country Online Status: Offline Posts: 183 |
Posted: 11 Jan 2013 at 3:19pm |
I think these are the cords you need. Not sure what shipping is.
http://www.amazon.com/Travelchair-Lounge-Lizard-Replacement-Strings/dp/B000A76XUE/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1357935128&sr=8-3-spell&keywords=Travelchair+Lounge+Lizard+Outdoor+Chai |
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Linda and Dan
Calley the golden retriever R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl |
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techntrek
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Posted: 11 Jan 2013 at 2:30pm |
Yes, that is the main problem with our old chairs, the elastic cord is disintegrating after 10+ years of use (not stored outside). I'm having a hard time finding new cord to restring them.
This is the brand/model of our old chairs. We did not pay that price, LOL, so don't choke. Even if we had, we've used them so much over the years it would have been worth the price over time. We've spent more on a yearly basis for cheap bag chairs which weren't a tenth as comfortable and died completely after a few years.
Edited to add that I see they have their elastic cord in stock now, and relatively cheap! Last few times I looked it wasn't in stock and I think they wanted much more.
Edited again, now I remember why I didn't buy before... shipping. Asking over $13 for ground shipping for something so light and small is BS.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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danthoman
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 04 Aug 2012 Location: GA lake country Online Status: Offline Posts: 183 |
Posted: 11 Jan 2013 at 2:21pm |
Wish I could find those chairs for $79. I'd buy a pair. $129 just seems a bit much.
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Linda and Dan
Calley the golden retriever R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl |
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ReddOrion
Newbie Joined: 07 Jan 2013 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Posted: 11 Jan 2013 at 2:09pm |
techntrek, have you had any issues with the elastic cordage on those chairs (your old ones I mean)? My dad has had one on his covered back patio for about 5 years. I ended up having to restring the whole chair with paracord. Fortunately it didn't change the comfort levels any.
Just curious. If the ones you got seem to stand the test of time, I'd like to get a couple for the Dome room. The ones I've tried sure are comfy.
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Jason & Kim
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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
Posted: 05 Jan 2013 at 10:43am |
It's fascinating to now see the chair capacity listed with the other specs. Does this mean that those with "camper bodies" are now able to safely sit on one of them? Seems our collective weight is continuing to increase. More hiking!! Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 04 Jan 2013 at 9:14pm |
We almost got these rocking chairs for use around the fire, but decided to get them later. We needed to replace the anti-gravity chairs first. This is the chair I decided on - but it was much cheaper in the store, I think I paid $79 and not the $129 shown on the website. I liked the open mesh which will be comfortable in warm temps. Our old chairs have mesh and are comfy when its warm out. I also liked that the cushion travels on tracks. Our old chairs used elastic straps which dry-rotted after a few years so I had to use clothespins to keep them up! This is the chair my wife got. It is a wider model and doesn't have mesh. It was comfortable and I almost got it too, but I thought it would be too warm June-August. I think we paid $89 and not $99. This is the cheaper chair they had which reminded me of the chairs we bought as presents for friends/family Christmas a year ago. Just wasn't comfortable, and the arm rests were plastic instead of wood. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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gnawbone
Newbie Joined: 02 Nov 2012 Location: Sterling PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 20 |
Posted: 04 Jan 2013 at 6:46am |
Doug, what are the new chairs you bought at Gander? I didn't see them listed on their site.
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 03 Jan 2013 at 10:12pm |
We bought cheaper versions for presents last Christmas, I couldn't resist and opened a box to give it a test sit. Didn't like the comfort level much, and it did feel cheap. Came to the conclusion that its one of those things you need to try in person first - and pay the money for - for the comfort. We splurged on the ones we bought 10+ years ago and never regretted it, we spent 20 minutes deciding on the ones we just bought, and now I'm sure that in 10 more years I'll do it again. I've spent entire vacations planted in my old chair so an extra $30, $40 is worth it. I guess that makes me a chair snob. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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danthoman
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 04 Aug 2012 Location: GA lake country Online Status: Offline Posts: 183 |
Posted: 03 Jan 2013 at 10:14am |
dsmiths- elk burgers and campfire potatoes - yum, what time is dinner. I'll bring the beer.
Doug - those chairs look comfortable but kind of pricey. I've looked at the $60 version but they had lots of plastic and seemed 'cheap'. |
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Linda and Dan
Calley the golden retriever R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl |
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