Flightsim Chair - Looks Interesting

[Ricardo41 5,959]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdyL46wLP8A&t=1s

I wouldn't be caught dead on this thing, but certainly an alternative to sitting hunched over at your desk. 😁

Edited April 17, 2021 by Ricardo41

[Chock 17,769]

To be honest, if anyone is stupid enough to pay 500 quid for a glorified camping chair with a few bits of tubing welded to it, then I think they probably deserve to have the money taken off them, so I can only wish the makers of this thing good luck.

Edited April 17, 2021 by Chock

[HiFlyer 9,374]

1 hour ago, Ricardo41 said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdyL46wLP8A&t=1s

I wouldn't be caught dead on this thing, but certainly an alternative to sitting hunched over at your desk. 😁

To me, this is actually fairly intriguing, as I had otherwise been idly considering putting together a whole new computer and desk and excetera for simming, but had/have limited space for it.

This cheaper alternative offers the opportunity to use my existing computer, while also having a dedicated setup that can be easily folded away when not in use.

Something to think about.

 

[dogmanbird 269]

I once thought the same thing about being able to pack/fold something away when not using it, built something very similar to the video, then realised I still had to detach most things to fold it up. By the time I'd set it up again, I'd lost the motivation.

So next time I built a frame on castors, and a powered usb hub, that could leave everything attached and simply wheel out of the way.

[pmplayer 9,615]

Thanks, not interested..🤣

 

cheers 😉

[himmelhorse 1,276]

I believe I could duplicate this thing using an old office chair for about AUD150.00. It would include castor wheels and I would have my dedicated flight sim computer attached.

I think it is a great idea but the cost is crazy (for me) and mine, (made in Indonesia) would be far more substantial.  I have a flight sim dedicated room 4 meters x 3 meters so It would fit beautifully and I would have included fittings for a 3 monitor set up.

It also bears noting that that price does not include shipping.

A great idea none the less if you have a dedicated flight sim computer and can have it made locally for a lot less.

Tony

[dogmanbird 269]

I think the market it's aiming for is non 4m x 3m endowed folks currently taking up mum and dads living room 🙂

If it's like mine, the FFB wheel, shifter and pedals will cause it to flex too much to get the best out of the gear

Edited April 17, 2021 by dogmanbird

[himmelhorse 1,276]

3 minutes ago, dogmanbird said:

I think the market it's aiming for is non 4m x 3m endowed folks currently taking up mum and dads living room 🙂

Cannot agree with you more mate.   At best it is an extravagence, probably not justified by many. However, the concept for those with the room, is quite good. Not at USD500.00 though

Tony

[HiFlyer 9,374]

1 minute ago, himmelhorse said:

Cannot agree with you more mate.   At best it is an extravagence, probably not justified by many. However, the concept for those with the room, is quite good. Not at USD500.00 though

Tony

I wonder how many people actually clicked the link...

I'm seeing USD $299

[dogmanbird 269]

That's $500 aud by the time aussie retailers get it 

A BCF chair and camping poles should be all it costs 👍

but I agree, something rigid, durable and pack-it-up able would be great 🙂

Edited April 17, 2021 by dogmanbird

[HiFlyer 9,374]

2 minutes ago, dogmanbird said:

That's $500 aud by the time aussie retailers get it 

A BCF chair and camping poles should be all it costs 👍

Well then one can only wonder what a graphics card costs over there....

[Twenty6 694]

drink holder?

[dogmanbird 269]

Cards have got expensive. A 3080 was ~$1500 at christmas, now $2000 or more. Everything else nvidia has gone up by about the same percentage.

Edited April 17, 2021 by dogmanbird

[Glenn Fitzpatrick 3,799]

The main market is likely students in digs and tiny college rooms who will also have limited cash after buying beer and text books.

Does not look overly ergonomic either.

Speaking of space issues, I must say one of the big benefits of my new fulcrum yoke is the handle comes off meaning I do not need to dismount the yoke when not flying.

Edited April 17, 2021 by Glenn Fitzpatrick

[overspeed3 410]

A guy would have to be single to own one, or perhaps divorced in the near future😏