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They are probably more comfortable only because they aren't worn out yet.

The last few times I've played I've sat back down after wandering, roaming, coffee, bathroom, etc. and I've put my knee down first and banged it on some internal screw underneath the padding. It really hurt the first time and each time I've brushed it since it's freaked me out cause I'm reminded how much it hurt.

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01-21-2016 , 12:26 AM

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pig4bill

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Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,805

Wonder if they just had the old ones reupholstered.

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01-21-2016 , 02:30 AM

#5178

DeadMoneyWalking

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Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 32,367

looks as though they would be difficult to reverse and lean forward on.

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01-21-2016 , 08:00 AM

#5179

jjbooey

journeyman

Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 245

Now if they would just: get bravo, allow call ins, get clay chips, have USB ports at table, allow button straddles, guarantee the poker room rate, get rid of the few horrible floor/dealers, etc etc

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01-21-2016 , 09:46 AM

#5180

dinesh

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 4,411

For the record, I'll be in AZ again in April, and because of my earlier issues with the poker rate, I won't be staying there. I may stop by one day to play, or I may not. So that particular issue continues to keep away my business. I mostly go to Vegas or LA instead now.

I wouldn't complain about the comfort of the new chairs without sitting in them, but it does surprise me that they would go through the financial expense of getting new chairs, and wouldn't get ones that roll and swivel, like most of the other rooms I play in. Missed opportunity.

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01-22-2016 , 12:10 AM

#5181

aueagles

temp-banned

Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 69

Walmart must have had a special on chairs

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01-22-2016 , 02:05 AM

#5182

Howard Beale

Formerly red

Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 22,190

The chairs are fine. I can't remember what kind of chairs Commerce/Bike use but I don't remember swivel chairs.

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01-22-2016 , 10:22 AM

#5183

jjbooey

journeyman

Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 245

The chairs are better than the old ones but after years of players complaining/the time & cost getting these..why not just go all out and get some really good ones?

(I've heard more complaints than compliments about the new chairs so far)

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01-22-2016 , 05:53 PM

#5184

DeadMoneyWalking

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Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 32,367

My main complaint is the color is off. That is an earth toned poker room and those chairs belong in a sterile corporate meeting room. They feel okay to sit in but they taper back away from the table which is the opposite direction of the action.

I've never enjoyed those swiveling chairs in vegas so I'm glad about that.

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01-22-2016 , 06:54 PM

#5185

amazinmets73

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Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,556

What's the rake for NL?

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01-22-2016 , 09:26 PM

#5186

DeadMoneyWalking

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Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 32,367

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Originally Posted by amazinmets73

What's the rake for NL?

$4+2

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01-23-2016 , 06:13 PM

#5187

DesertCat

I am a Regulator

Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 13,544

I was neutral on new seats, I like that they are higher, don't like the fact they are reclined. But now getting negative after it seems like mine is getting constantly bumped by servers/row cutters, it's very annoying.

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01-23-2016 , 07:30 PM

#5188

that_pope

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 33,227

I hate when I am eating (since I am usually in the 5 seat) and the dealer going into or out of the table behind mine is just completely oblivious of their surroundings and brushes into my meal.

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01-24-2016 , 03:56 PM

#5189

cbrewer

stranger

Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8

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Originally Posted by tiltmach1ne

hello, any idea how many entries the staycation tournament weekend will have? I'm planning on heading there to grind the cash games and play those tournaments, seems good offer?

Can anyone share some insight here?

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01-25-2016 , 05:46 AM

#5190

jjbooey

journeyman

Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 245

Anyone have a email address for the room/manager?

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01-25-2016 , 11:00 AM

#5191

synth_floyd

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Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,074

Are the new chairs any more comfortable after sitting in them for long periods of time? You'd think they'd go for something nicer but they don't look too much better than the old ones.

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01-25-2016 , 11:14 AM

#5192

Howard Beale

Formerly red

Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 22,190

The old ones had ripped fabric and felt like sitting on a concrete block. The new ones have padding and can't be anything but better. I wish that they weren't a bit higher, and they could have chosen better, but these will do.

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01-25-2016 , 11:49 AM

#5193

that_pope

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They will sit lower as the padding starts to wear and compress I am guessing.

Played yesterday and they will take a bit to get used to. But in a month I'll have forgotten all about them being different.

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01-25-2016 , 11:51 AM

#5194

~red0nkulous

old hand

Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,359

I wonder if Wild Bill Hickok ever complained about the chairs.

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01-25-2016 , 05:41 PM

#5195

Duke0424

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Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,362

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Originally Posted by jjbooey

Now if they would just: get bravo, allow call ins, get clay chips, have USB ports at table, allow button straddles, guarantee the poker room rate, get rid of the few horrible floor/dealers, etc etc

And can we please get up for more than 10 min

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01-25-2016 , 06:00 PM

#5196

Howard Beale

Formerly red

Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 22,190

Then you'd need the 'third man walking' rule. They're not absolutely strict w/ the 10 minutes unless you've been gone that long when the table hits a BBJ.

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01-25-2016 , 08:33 PM

#5197

vvusteve

centurion

Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 110

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Originally Posted by jjbooey

Anyone have a email address for the room/manager?

would be nice if the manager would be like the guy at aria always answering questions here or on twitter.This guy does not have to do anything he does not have to worry about any other competition .Just keep showing up like everybody else in town and keep supporting this garbage.remember easy drive to vegas for management that cares about players !!!

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01-25-2016 , 11:21 PM

#5198

CrazyLond

veteran

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,931

I hate these new chairs. I have long torso and now am sitting way too high in the air. And can't lean back without being very awkward and uncomfortable. These are the least comfortable chairs I've ever sat in a poker room and perhaps anywhere.