Berlebach NIX II Observer's Chair

[Carl Au]

Has anyone got any experience of Berlebach NIX II Observer's Chairs? I had a nasty experience with an ironing board chair which led to 4 broken ribs, a lot of pain and embarrassment (the ambulance driver had to extract me from the downstairs loo) and a quickly sold 10 inch dob, absolutely my last dob (if you saw my garden you would know why). Anyway I need a comfortable chair that won’t tip over backwards 

Edited April 7, 2022 by Carl Au

[HollyHound]

Hi,

Yes, I’ve had one for 18 months now… best investment I made, as it’s enhanced my comfort whilst observing, as I can now sit comfortably for long periods and concentrate on viewing.

The height adjustment works for long refractors at pretty much any altitude and also perfect with my 10” Dob 👍

Its very well made, and I’ve never had any issues with it. The height adjust is done with two small levers and can be done quickly and safely in the dark.

I’ve also got the (optional) foot rest, which is not essential but very useful for those occasions when I have the chair seat up high and remain comfortable.

It also folds and rests up against the wall in my office and doesn’t look out of place. We even used it as an extra chair at Christmas, when we had some kids for the day 🤣

EDIT: I forgot to add, I've never had an issue with it tipping, falling backwards or indeed ever felt that it was not safe, and given your related experience (ouch!) that's important 🤞

So, highly recommended from me 😃

Good luck 

Gary

Edited April 7, 2022 by HollyHound

[HollyHound]

And as I mentioned… folds flat and stores easily in my office corner, along with the grab and go refractor (FC-76DCUQ) 👍

[Carl Au]

Thank you ever so much, that is all I needed to know, I just bought the last  one from FLO

[Carl Au]

It will go very nicely with my TeleVue Gibraltar HD 4

[HollyHound]

1 minute ago, Carl Au said:

Thank you ever so much, that is all I needed to know, I just bought the last  one from FLO

Awesome.... you won't regret it.... it's a superb piece of kit, and being able to sit (still) whilst observing makes such a difference 😀

Good luck it it 👍

[HollyHound]

I've only got one (very very minor) gripe.... very occasionally one of the slip on rubber grip "feet" can pop off when I fold it up... so if you take the chair anywhere, just quickly check that they're all still in place... but it's happened about three times in many many sessions 😁

[Carl Au]

Did your chair come assembled? Mine is in two part and for the life of me I can’t see how to assemble it. It’s like trying to solve one of those impossible wooden puzzles 

[Carl Au]

Sorted, oh my that is really comfortable, and it’s clear tonight too!

Edited April 9, 2022 by Carl Au
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[HollyHound]

On 09/04/2022 at 10:40, Carl Au said:

Did your chair come assembled? Mine is in two part and for the life of me I can’t see how to assemble it. It’s like trying to solve one of those impossible wooden puzzles 

Apologies, didn't see this message notification... glad you're all sorted now though 👍

[Carl Au]

Oh that's OK. Love the chair, I bought the door rest too