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thewoodrow
56
Feb 24, 2018
I have an original model from the 80s. One of the adjustment buttons finally broke after more than 25 years. I make due with a piece of dowel. Looking forward to seeing if this compares. I tried to get parts or service for it years ago and was sent 3 service personnel to be told not only did they not service it, but no one had even heard of it due to the age, so it was not serviceable. I’ll try them side by side and compare. Edit: I see this model does not come with the integrated poles as the older model does.
On a side note we drove from the Western slope to the original shop in Golden in the late 80s and met the owner. Back then he was super nice and showed us around. Bought one of the original lumbar packs which I still use, albeit infrequently.
RainyH
9
Feb 24, 2018
thewoodrow25 years? that is impressive...how did it hold up on different types of terrain? I have an ultralight sling type chair, but the legs keep sinking into the very soft ground. still works good, but would be nice to be able to stretch out...
thewoodrow
56
Feb 24, 2018
RainyHHere on the Western Slope, it is high desert with hard ground, or Sub Alpine. I always use a ground cloth. I believe that has made the difference.
RainyH
9
Feb 25, 2018
thewoodrowthanks! Yeah, I live in low desert, but backpack up the SoCal mtns. I'm thinking using the snow baskets for the trekking poles, may help more then with just the stoppers, or a couple small squares of canvas....
MojoSlim
3
Sep 7, 2018
thewoodrowI know this reply is late, but try and contact Kifaru International, in Wheatridge, CO. This is the company that Patrick Smith created after he sold Mountainsmith. They were still making the original "Field Chair" until recently, so they may have repair parts for yours. Worth a shot to call and talk to Angie or Heath at the shop.
http://kifaru.net/contact/
thewoodrow
56
Sep 7, 2018
MojoSlimIll do that right now! Thanks!
thewoodrow
56
Sep 7, 2018
thewoodrowI’m in Junction over the hill so if I can just drop it off? Just sent a query asking. Maybe they can see up my old waist ppack too. My frostfire II is still going strong.