Piper's Stool/Chair

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Piper's Stool/Chair

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Many a time I've attempted to play in places without a suitable chair. Of course, chairs with arms are the worst, but too small-armed chairs and various high stools can be uncomfortable/inappropriate for playing UPs.

Any recommendations for portable chairs/stools? Maybe a foldable version that can be packed in the case with the set ? :)

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I use a folding keyboard stool:
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This one is a whopping $16 on eVilbay.
If the height is not adjustable, make sure you try it first. Just an inch or two either way make a huge difference after a long sit. Some drummer's stools have a small back support which looks tempting...

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I use this one, a Proline PL1250: http://prolinestands.com/pl1250-keyboar ... mory-foam/

It is height adjustable, and the memory foam is easy on the bum. But it will set you back $92 US on Amazon.com.
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My first pipe instructor always took a cane-stool to highland games

https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Walking ... B0026RSREQ

Never used one myself, but I think they're pretty ingenious. There are several versions of this concept if you look around.
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Each time I see the thread title I think 'Piper's Chair', before reverting to 'not the one they are asking about'. Sunday morning brain.

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Wondered what took you so long.....

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[channeling Rory] “Piper’s stool” is a recognized medical condition, for which is described the orthopedic piper’s chair.
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And I always think of The Stool of Repentance.
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Tunborough wrote:And I always think of The Stool of Repentance.
... which reminds me, I went to India for the first time recently ...
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I like these, very good for long car trips too
http://www.classicbikegifts.co.uk/sisse ... 9oxb0.html
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Uilleann Pipes is it? Ye'll no be wantin' one o' these then?

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(channeling Tommykleen) For a bad case of pipers stool, heres the chair for you.
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