Chub Lo-lite Chair
by Andy Dickinson
After spending
2 seasons lumping my Badger chair around and nearly giving myself a hernia,
I decided I needed a lighter, more compact chair for short and roving
sessions. This is the smaller and lighter of two new
chairs, the Lo-lite and the Hi-lite. The only difference between the two
is the leg size and £5. Apart from being light, one of the other
things that attracted me was the fact that there is a continuous bar at
the rear. This has proven to be very useful on some of the steeper banks,
when you only have the front legs out. Unlike the others that do not have
this and would tend to dig in on soft banks.
This is where the minefield started.
There are many products on the market, some
good some not so good and some just utter rubbish. The issue is which
is which.
I embarked on a long road reading reviews
and sales blurb on the tinternet. This was very useful and did narrow
down my choices to:
1. Nash Nomad
2. Wychwood Superlight Chair
3. Chub Lo-Lite
I decided in the end to go for the "New
on the Market" Chub Lo-Lite

The chair weighs in at 7lb 8oz (3.5KG) so
not the lightest on the market but light enough to be carried easily.
The front legs measure 31cm normal and 46cm
fully extended. The back legs are 20cm normal and 26cm fully extended.
The mud feet are fully adjustable so always
sit flat.


The seating position is also very comfortable
with a slight incline that naturally leans you back slightly.
I have now had the chair for 4 months. I
initially was only using it for short sessions after work but it has proven
to be so comfortable that, unless I am parking behind my swim. (luxury
of the Trent) it goes everywhere with me.
I have even slept in it on overnight sessions
and not had any aches and pains in the morning. Although I think it may
get a little uncomfortable if used for much more than 24hrs.
Overall this is an extremely well built
and very affordable chair at £35.
I realise that I have not had this long
but I am that impressed I cannot see my opinion changing.
Overall Rating 8/10
Andy (Andynotts) Dickinson
Oct 2006