Am too tall for the fatmax

Here is the thing: the case is heavy. if you don't have the back legs it will fall right over. It's also a little wobbly- it's not gonna tip, but you definately don't want kids to hang on it.

On the back side I have a three cup and bucket system- Perfect for long festivals. Really dirty water, used sponges, and trash go in the big bucket. The only thing that doesn't fit when it folds is the bucket and my water jug- which is a gallon juice container.

I'm 5' 10" too and love my fatmax (hate the name)
But I don't use it to paint from. I like it because I have all my gear together and I don't have to waste time packing and unpacking. I like to have what I need with me and not think, 'dang, I wish I had that '... blah blah. I'm strong too so I don't mind lifting it into the back of my van and up stairs. I can usually delegate someone to do it for me too.

I paint standing and have a tall director's chair. I'd like it to be another 6" taller though. I'm thinking of adding a kid's foam seat to the gear that I would put on top of the director's chair when I need it. That way I can have the really little kids a bit higher.

I got a great table at Costco a few years ago that is meant for scrapbooking but works great to have on hand when they don't have a decent table to set my paints on. It's light and the legs fold into the base. You can carry stuff inside (which I did before the fatmax) but then it's too heavy. I only carry my banner and tablecloth in it now.





HappyNut, where are you in BC? I'm in Mission if you ever want to jam sometime and check out my setup

Magna! I would LOVE to!! THANKS!!! I am in the sunny Okanagan, so several hours away (5, maybe 6?). But I was born and raised on the Coast, so I visit friends and family a few times a year. I was talking to Krystal about that too. Next time I swing through I will definitely, definitely put out the word to you and see who's interested/available. FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

I know there's a girl on here (her name has slipped my mind) that paints from the fat max with a tall director's chair (chair seat height 30.5" I think), and loves it. She did a great YT video showing her setup. It was lovely and very organized. Made me want one!!
She's 5'4" and I am barely 5'6" so I am hoping I can use the FM to stand and paint also. When I checked it out in the store, however... It was disappointingly short. So I don't know.
I wish they would make the same thing but taller. Or wish that I could figure out a way to prop it up higher, safely.

Where in the Okanagan? My nephew is in Kelowna and his wife has a big daycare. I saw photos of my great nieces being painted at a festival with what looked like acrylic paints! I'd love to have your contact info so I could refer you. Can you message me? Thanks!

CATZ wrote:Where in the Okanagan? My nephew is in Kelowna and his wife has a big daycare. I saw photos of my great nieces being painted at a festival with what looked like acrylic paints! I'd love to have your contact info so I could refer you. Can you message me? Thanks!

So kind!

Pm'd you.