This sounds like hype to me. If there were a slippery substance on the
rail, you would probably know it before anyone else sat in the chair. And
it's doubtful that a contaminant could get on it during normal use.
I use my chair at star parties, especially at schools. IMO, it makes for
a much more successful and satisfying experience for the public. Some
people have a difficult time even finding the eye lens on an eyepiece.
With a chair that puts them at the "right" height, they are more likely
to suceed at this than when bending over or craning their necks.
Having said all this, I have a real love/hate relationship with mine. I
don't consider myself a klutz, but I frequently bump it as I stand up,
causing the seat to rattle noisily down to the bottom. Or when I am
sitting and then rise a little to adjust it, and lift the front, it
slides way too far down.
Chambers modified his with a tether. It's a brilliantly simple yet
effective solution. I think I'll do the same to mine. Phil, I'm not sure
I can adequately describe it, would you do the honors? Or send some
photos?
Cheers,
Paul Sterngold
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