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Seat options in Australia ?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Jamie Wilson, May 20, 2021.

  1. Jamie Wilson

    Jamie Wilson Member

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    Howdy,

    So there seems to be a lot of seat options, from cheap $200 to more expensive <$1000 ones.

    Can anyone suggest a comfortable, but supportive option available in Australia ?
    And should I try and find a reclining option or fixed.

    I'm not really going to be able to sit in them to know what is good and what isn't. So will have to rely heavily on recommendations.

    Application is a 6DOF used for both flight and racing. But more emphasis on flying at this stage.

    Thanks in advance.

    Cheers
    Jamie
    Jamie Wilson, May 20, 2021
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Seats are such a user dependent item, both in terms of fit and aesthetics, that it is really hard to make any meaningful recommendation, other than to try a bunch out and if you can get one that in addition to feeling comfortable and stylish, is also light weight, as the less mass to move the better.
    noorbeast, May 20, 2021
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  3. Jamie Wilson

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    Thanks noorbeast!

    Unfortunately where I live there are no suppliers near by. Hopefully I'll get time to try some in the future. But are there any brands that are worth steering clear of ?
    And would you recommend something with a recline feature ?

    Thanks again.

    Cheers
    Jamie
    Jamie Wilson, May 21, 2021
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    The first gen top end DX seat I have can recline, but I never use it as it shifts the balance of the rig.
    noorbeast, May 21, 2021
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  5. Jamie Wilson

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    Ah, fair enough. Thanks for your input. I'll wait and see if I can find a few to try first.
    Jamie Wilson, May 22, 2021
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  6. ronny khim

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    did you manage to find the supplier yet? i been looking for one as well but no luck and i planning to start my own project now. hope i can find the supplier instead of start my own project
    ronny khim, Jul 24, 2021
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    Jamie Wilson, Jul 24, 2021
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    Damn it hard isnt it? Already hard enough without covid now covid is suck.
    ronny khim, Jul 25, 2021
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