pickupman92
Bogey Member
So I'm a bigger guy, about 290lbs and I am in the process of researching stools. I know DD has some nice cheap ones, but a lot of those top out at max at around 230-250.
I've found Camp Specialties and they have a "Jumbo Stool" that has a max weight of 300lbs. (it has 4 legs instead of 3). http://www.campspecialties.com/roll-a-stool.htm#jumbo_stool
Now there is also a "Roll-A-Chair" that has the same 4 legs, but also has a back. http://www.campspecialties.com/roll-a-chair.htm#standard_chair
I decided to email Dave and see what the difference was. I figured I'd share my information in case any other bigger guys out there are looking and wondering.
Anyone else bought the jumbo stool? and how do you like it? pretty lightweight?
I've found Camp Specialties and they have a "Jumbo Stool" that has a max weight of 300lbs. (it has 4 legs instead of 3). http://www.campspecialties.com/roll-a-stool.htm#jumbo_stool
Now there is also a "Roll-A-Chair" that has the same 4 legs, but also has a back. http://www.campspecialties.com/roll-a-chair.htm#standard_chair
I decided to email Dave and see what the difference was. I figured I'd share my information in case any other bigger guys out there are looking and wondering.
Hi Q:
Good question.....the answer is that because the user can lean back on the "chair back" that rear leg winds up with a lot more force on it than the front legs.
On the Jumbo Stool, there is no back support so the weight is more evenly spread out and a 300 lb user is not a problem for it. The Chair's seat and 4 legs are identical to the Jumbo stool.
The chair has those back straps that support the back rest and the straps are separated by about 19" near the seat. If your hips are wider than about 20", I would recommend the Jumbo Stool.
Thank you.
Dave Cook
Anyone else bought the jumbo stool? and how do you like it? pretty lightweight?